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The renin angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and lipoxins (LXs) have similar roles in many processes. We previously reported that BML-111, a Lipoxin receptor agonist, inhibited chronic injury hepatic fibrosis by regulating RAAS, but whether LXs are involved in BML-111-mediated protection from acute injury is unclear still.We established models of acute liver/lung injury and confirmed them with histopathology and myeloperoxidase (MPO) measurements. BML-111, a lipoxin receptor agonist, was applied to mimic the effects of LXs. The contents and activities of angiotensin converting enzyme(ACE) and angiotensinconverting enzyme 2 (ACE2) were measured through ELISA and activity assay kits respectively. Angiotensin II (AngII), angiotensin-(1–7) (Ang-1–7), AngII type 1 receptor (AT1R), and Mas receptor were quantified with ELISA and Western blot.Models of acute injury were established successfully and BML-111 protected LPS-induced acute lung injury and LPS/D-GalN-induced acute liver injury. BML-111 repressed the activity of ACE, but increased the activity of ACE2. BML-111 decreased the expression levels of ACE, AngII, and AT1R, meanwhile increased the levels of ACE2, Ang-(1–7), and Mas. Furthermore, BOC-2, an inhibitor of lipoxin receptor, reversed all the effects.BML-111 could protect against acute injury via regulation RAAS.

Planning and Development in Modern Libya. Edited by M. M. Buru, S. M. Ghanem and K. S. McLachlan. The Society for Libyan Studies and Middle East and North African Studies Press Ltd., 1985. pp. i–x and 1–234, 22 figs. - Volume 16

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Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale GeografieVolume 74, Issue 3 p. 175-184 TRADITION AND CHANGE IN A LIBYAN MARKET TOWN: MISRĀTAH 1966–1974 GERALD BLAKE, GERALD BLAKE *Department of Geography, University of Durham, Science Laboratories, South Road, Durham, England, DH1 3LESearch for more papers by this author GERALD BLAKE, GERALD BLAKE *Department of Geography, University of Durham, Science Laboratories, South Road, Durham, England, DH1 3LESearch for more papers by this author First published: August 1983 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9663.1983.tb01523.xCitations: 2AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Agostini, E. de (1917), Le Popolazione delta Tripolitania. Tripoli. Google Scholar Blake, G. H., (1968), Misurata, a Market Town in Tripolitania. Durham : University of Durham: Department of Geography Research Paper No. 9. Google Scholar Bromley, R. J. (1975), The Spatial Patterns and Temporal Synchronisation of Periodic Markets. Swansea Geographer 11, pp. 15–25. Google Scholar Bromley, R. J. (1979), Periodic Markets, Daily Markets and Fairs: a Bibliography. Swansea : Centre for Development Studies, University College, Swansea. Google Scholar Fowler, G. L. (1972), The Italian Colonisation of Tripolitania. Annals of the Association of American Geographers 62, pp. 627–640. 10.1111/j.1467-8306.1972.tb00891.x Web of Science®Google Scholar Khushaim, A. F. (1976), Zarrūg the Sūfi. Tripoli : General Company for Publication. Google Scholar McGaughy, Marshall, McMillan & Lucas, Consultants (1967), Master Plan for the City of Misratah 1988. Tripoli : Ministry of Planning and Development. Google Scholar Petroleum Economist (1974), Producer Government Oil Revenues. May 1974, p. 165. Google Scholar Troin, J. F. (1975), Les Souks Marocains ( 2 vols.). Aix en Provence : EDISUD. Google Scholar Citing Literature Volume74, Issue3August 1983Pages 175-184 ReferencesRelatedInformation