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angiotensin converting enzyme 1  

Definition

  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (EC 3.4.15.1), or ACE, is a central component of the renin–angiotensin system (RAS), which controls blood pressure by regulating the volume of fluids in the body. It converts the hormone angiotensin I to the active vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. (Wikipedia)

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  • angiotensin-converting enzyme1

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  • Patricia Fener

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