Difference between revisions of "Angiotensin Converting Enzyme"
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* Membrane bound metalloproteinase | * Membrane bound metalloproteinase | ||
* Converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2 | * Converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2 | ||
| − | * Very important in the RAAS | + | * Very important in the [[Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System|Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (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 | ||
| − | [[Category:Urinary System]] | + | [[Category:Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology]] |
Revision as of 14:10, 13 September 2010
- Membrane bound metalloproteinase
- Converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2
- Very important in the Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS)
- Predominantly expressed on epithelial cell membranes in the pulmonary ciculation
- The site of action of the group of drugs - ACE inhibitors