Prof. Dr. Robson Augusto Souza Santos

Profil

Derzeitige StellungEmeritus
FachgebietAnatomie und Physiologie,Zellbiologie
KeywordsCardiovascular, Renin-angiotensin system, Peptide hormones, Metabolic syndrome

Aktuelle Kontaktadresse

LandBrasilien
OrtBelo Horizonte
Universität/InstitutionUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Institut/AbteilungInstituto de Ciencias Biologicas, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofisica

Gastgeber*innen während der Förderung

Prof. Dr. Michael BaderCardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases, Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin (MDC), Berlin
Beginn der ersten Förderung01.10.2015

Programm(e)

2015Georg Forster-Forschungspreis-Programm

Projektbeschreibung der*des Nominierenden

Professor Santos is a leading scientist in the research on the renin-angiotensin system. He discovered the new peptides of the system, angiotensin 1-7 and alamandine, and revealed that the seven-transmembrane proteins Mas and Mas-related gene D (MrgD) are their receptors, respectively. He also defined angiotensin 1-7 and Mas as protective factors in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and developed drugs targeting them. In Germany he will continue his studies on the physiological role of alamandine and Mrgd.