Difference between revisions of "Angiotensin Converting Enzyme"
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* Membrane bound metalloproteinase | * Membrane bound metalloproteinase | ||
| − | * Converts | + | * Converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2 |
* Very important in the RAAS | * Very important in the RAAS | ||
* Predominantly expressed on epithelial cell membranes in the pulmonary ciculation | * Predominantly expressed on epithelial cell membranes in the pulmonary ciculation | ||
* The site of action of the group of drugs - ACE inhibitors | * The site of action of the group of drugs - ACE inhibitors | ||
Revision as of 13:55, 5 August 2009
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- Membrane bound metalloproteinase
- Converts Angiotensin 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