Difference between revisions of "Angiotensin Converting Enzyme"
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* Membrane bound metalloproteinase | * Membrane bound metalloproteinase | ||
* Converts Agiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2 | * Converts Agiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2 | ||
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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