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Angiotensin converting enzyme is known as '''ACE'''. It is a membrane bound '''metalloproteinase''' and converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2.
 
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[[Image:angiotensin.png|right|thumb|250px|Fvasconcellos 2006, Spacefilling models of angiotensin I (left) and angiotensin II (right).]]
 
  
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Membrane bound metalloproteinase
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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 circulation and this is therefore, the site of action of the ACE inhibitor drugs.
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Converts Agiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2
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Very important in the RAAS
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Predominantly expressed on epithelial cell membranes in the pulmonary ciculation
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A site of action of the group of drugs - ACE inhibitors
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Revision as of 18:08, 4 July 2008

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Membrane bound metalloproteinase Converts Agiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2 Very important in the RAAS Predominantly expressed on epithelial cell membranes in the pulmonary ciculation A site of action of the group of drugs - ACE inhibitors

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