The Renin-Angiotensin System: Current Research Progress in The Pancreas, 2010 The RAS in the Pancreas Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology Series, Vol. 690

Highlighting the role local renin-angiotensin systems (RAS) play in pancreatic disease, this review presents the latest research advances in the field. These findings suggest both preventative measures and treatment for pancreatic disease.

The Pancreas.- Overview of the Pancreas.- Physiology of the Pancreas.- Common Pancreatic Disease.- The Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS).- Circulating RAS.- Local RAS.- Pancreatic RAS.- Research Progress Of The Ras In Pancreas.- Basic Techniques for Pancreatic Research.- Current Research of the RAS in Diabetes Mellitus.- Current Research Concerning the RAS in Pancreatic Stem Cells.- Current Research of the RAS in Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer.

A topical, timely and focussed book in the field A book written by a single author who contributes significantly to the field A selected compilation of TEN selected chapters that critically appraise the contemporary research advance in the field A critical review that spans the spectrum from basic science to the bedside in the field A concise and comprehensive book that is tailor made for specialists and non-specialists as well as for newcomers in the field