Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

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RAAS

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

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