Difference between revisions of "Angiotensin Converting Enzyme"

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

Revision as of 18:09, 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
  • The site of action of the group of drugs - ACE inhibitors