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Preferred term

Angiotensins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Oligopeptides which are important in the regulation of blood pressure (VASOCONSTRICTION) and fluid homeostasis via the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. These include angiotensins derived naturally from precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, and those synthesized.

Synonym(s)

  • Angiotensin

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QQ1BF5JX-0

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