The Renin-Angiotensin System in Parkinson's Disease, Volume Nine in the International Review of Movement Disorders series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in health and disease, An overview and history of RAAS discovery and its significance in cardiovascular physiology, The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in the cardiovascular system, Other RAAS endocrine systems, RAAS physiology and pharmacology, Effects of the RAAS on inflammation, RAAS genetics, RAAS local brain systems, The Renin-Angiotensin System in neurodegenerative diseases: general considerations, and much more.Other chapters cover Renin-Angiotensin System modulation of dopaminergic neurotransmission: effects on Parkinson's Disease motor symptoms and motor fluctuations, Renin-angiotensin System effects on mood in Parkinson's Disease and other conditions, Renin-angiotensin System effects on cognition in Parkinson's Disease and other conditions, The potential neuroprotective effect of the Renin-angiotensin System, The relationship between the Renin-Angiotensin System, COVID-19, and Parkinson's Disease, and The relationship between RAS and other pathological conditions that increase the risk of PD. - Provides the latest information on the Renin-Angiotensin System in Parkinson's Disease research - Offers outstanding and original reviews on a range of the Renin-Angiotensin System in Parkinson's Disease research topics - Serves as an indispensable reference for researchers and students alike