Concept information
Preferred term
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)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- angiotensin-converting enzyme1
Creator
- Patricia Fener
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URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/C0X-ZFZQSHT4-K
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