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==Overview==

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Angiotensin converting enzyme is known as '''ACE'''. It is a membrane bound '''metalloproteinase''' and converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2.

 

* Membrane bound metalloproteinase

 

* Converts Agiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2

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.

* 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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