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==Overview==

Angiotensin converting enzyme is known as '''ACE'''. It is a membrane bound '''metalloproteinase''' and converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2. 
[[Image:angiotensin.png|right|thumb|250px|Fvasconcellos 2006, Spacefilling models of angiotensin I (left) and angiotensin II (right).]]


It is very important in the [[Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System|Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS)]]. ACE is predominantly expressed on epithelial cell membranes in the pulmonary ciculation and this is therefore, the site of action of the ACE inhibitor drugs.


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