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angiotensin

The renin angiotensin pathway is the major system affecting blood pressure. Renin produced by the juxtaglomerular apparatus of the kidney catalyzes formation of angiotensin I, which is converted in the lungs to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II.

Specific

angiotensin 1-7 angiotensin 1-9 angiotensin I angiotensin II (Giapreza) angiotensin III angiotensin IV

General

secreted peptide

Properties

COMPARTMENT: extracellular compartment