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− | * Membrane bound metalloproteinase
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− | * Converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2
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− | * Very important in the RAAS
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− | * Predominantly expressed on epithelial cell membranes in the pulmonary ciculation
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− | * The site of action of the group of drugs - ACE inhibitors
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− | [[Category:Urinary System]] | + | Angiotensin converting enzyme is known as '''ACE'''. It is a membrane bound '''metalloproteinase''' and converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2. |
| + | [[Image:angiotensin.png|right|thumb|250px|Fvasconcellos 2006, Spacefilling models of angiotensin I (left) and angiotensin II (right).]] |
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| + | 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. |
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| + | [[Category:Kidney Hormonal Regulators]] |
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