Difference between revisions of "Angiotensin Converting Enzyme"
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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 | |
− | + | * The site of action of the group of drugs - ACE inhibitors | |
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Revision as of 18:09, 4 July 2008
- Membrane bound metalloproteinase
- Converts Agiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2
- Very important in the RAAS
- Predominantly expressed on epithelial cell membranes in the pulmonary ciculation
- The site of action of the group of drugs - ACE inhibitors