“…Enhanced interferon gamma (IFN-γ) formation in activated T cells, natural killer cells, and macrophages during the development of Ang II associated hypertension has also been demonstrated [Crowley et al , 2008, Saha et al , 2010]. In addition to the stimulating effect of IL-6 on proximal tubular AGT expression, IFN-γ increases AGT expression in PTC [Satou et al , 2012] as well as in hepatocytes [Jain et al , 2006]. These findings suggest that AGT synthesis in proximal tubules is stimulated via Ang II-induced pro-inflammatory factors, particularly IL-6 and IFN-γ, derived from immune cells, which may be primary mechanisms underlying elevated intrarenal AGT levels during Ang II-dependent hypertension.…”