Primary Recipient

RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Amount

$86,733.00

Award Date

9/18/2009

Administering Agency

Health and Human Services, Department of / National Institutes of Health

CDFA Number

93.701

CDFA Program Title

Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support

Description

The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is the major regulator of body fluid and electrolyte homeostasis. It also contributes to development of variety of renal and cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension. (PRO)renin receptor is the newest component to be