Role of Arginase 2 as a potential pharmacological target for the creation of new drugs to correct cardiovascular diseases

Authors

  • Sergey A. Demchenko Belgorod Regional Clinical Psychoneurological Hospital
  • Ivan S. Koklin Kursk State Medical University
  • Natalya Y. Koklina Kursk State Medical University ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2109-8882

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3897/rrpharmacology.6.50942

Abstract

Introduction: The review provides relevant information about arginase 2, the role of this enzyme in the formation of endothelial dysfunction and, as a consequence, the development of cardiovascular diseases.

History of the discovery of arginase and its functions: The discovery of arginase took place long before its active study as a substance that affects the formation of endothelial dysfunction.

Role of arginase 2 in the development of a number of cardiovascular diseases: The role of NO synthase and argi­nase 2 in the formation of oxidative stress is determined. The pathophysiological mechanisms of the development of a number of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, and aortic aneurysm, are described. The modern possibilities of treatment of endothelial dysfunction in the pathology of the cardiovascular system and the possibility of creation of new drugs are considered. An increase in the activity of arginase 2 was proven to occur in the case of the development of coronary heart disease (CHD), hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, hypercholester­olemia, as well as in the process of aging. According to the WHO, coronary heart disease and apoplectic attack have topped the list of causes of death worldwide over the past 15 years.

Arginase 2 as a potential pharmacological target: The purpose of this literature review is to determine the possibili­ties of use of arginase 2 as a new target for the pharmacological correction of cardiovascular diseases.

Keywords:

arginase 2, cardiovascular diseases, endothelial dysfunction

Author Contribution

Sergey A. Demchenko, Belgorod Regional Clinical Psychoneurological Hospital

PhD student, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology.

Ivan S. Koklin, Kursk State Medical University

Surgeon of the Surgical department.

Natalya Y. Koklina, Kursk State Medical University

Assistant of the Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics.

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Published

23-03-2020

How to Cite

Demchenko SA, Koklin IS, Koklina NY (2020) Role of Arginase 2 as a potential pharmacological target for the creation of new drugs to correct cardiovascular diseases. Research Results in Pharmacology 6(1): 47–55. https://doi.org/10.3897/rrpharmacology.6.50942

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