Nadph-oxidase, rho-kinase and autophagy mediate the (Pro)renin-induced pro-inflammatory microglial response and enhancement of dopaminergic neuron death
Dysregulation of the tissue renin–angiotensin system (RAS) is involved in tissue oxidative and inflammatory responses. Among RAS components, renin, its precursor (pro)renin and its specific receptor (PRR) have been less investigated, particularly in the brain. We previously showed the presence of PRR in neurons and glial cells in the nigrostriatal system of rodents and primates, including humans.