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Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 — Angiotensin I converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is an exopeptidase that catalyses the conversion of angiotensin I to the nonapeptide [Angiotensin|angiotensin [1 9] .cite journal | author = Donoghue M, Hsieh F, Baronas E, Godbout K, Gosselin M, Stagliano … Wikipedia
ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) — The angiotensins are peptides (substances smaller than proteins) that act as vasoconstricting agents (causing blood vessels to narrow). Narrowing the diameter of the blood vessels sends up the blood pressure. ACE converts angiotensin to its… … Medical dictionary
ACE inhibitors drug design — The discovery of an orally inactive peptide from snake venom established the important role of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in regulating blood pressure. This lead to the development of Captopril, the first ACE inhibitor. When… … Wikipedia
Inhibiteur de l'enzyme de conversion — Les inhibiteurs de l’enzyme de conversion sont des médicaments, qui sont utilisés notamment dans le traitement de l’hypertension artérielle et de l’insuffisance cardiaque chronique. Ce sont des inhibiteurs de l’Enzyme de Conversion de… … Wikipédia en Français
Enzyme — A protein (or protein based molecule) that speeds up a chemical reaction in a living organism. An enzyme acts as catalyst for specific chemical reactions, convertingt a specific set of reactants (called substrates) into specific products. Without … Medical dictionary
ACE inhibitors — angiotensin converting enzyme i s … Medical dictionary
Discovery and development of renin inhibitors — Renin inhibitors are antihypertensive drugs that inhibit the first and rate limiting step of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS). Since the 1970s scientists have been trying to develop potent inhibitors with acceptable oral… … Wikipedia
Discovery and development of angiotensin receptor blockers — The angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), also called angiotensin (AT1) receptor antagonists or sartans, are a group of anti hypertensive drugs that act by blocking the effects of the hormone angiotensin II (Ang II) in the body, thereby lowering… … Wikipedia
Renin-angiotensin system — The renin angiotensin system (RAS) or the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure and water (fluid) balance. When blood pressure is low, the kidneys secrete renin. Renin stimulates the… … Wikipedia
Inhibiteur De L'enzyme De Conversion — Les inhibiteurs de l’ECA sont des médicaments, qui sont utilisés notamment dans le traitement de l’hypertension artérielle et de l’insuffisance cardiaque chronique. Ce sont des inhibiteurs de l’Enzyme de Conversion de l’Angiotensine (nzyme = ACE … Wikipédia en Français
