Preferred Name

Renin [Chemical/Ingredient]
Synonyms

Angiotensin-Forming Enzyme

Angiotensinogenase

Renin

ID

http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/NDFRT/N0000167567

altLabel

Angiotensin-Forming Enzyme

Angiotensinogenase

Renin

cui

C0035094

MESH DEFINITION

A highly specific (Leu-Leu) endopeptidase that generates ANGIOTENSIN I from its precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, leading to a cascade of reactions which elevate BLOOD PRESSURE and increase sodium retention by the kidney in the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. The enzyme was formerly listed as EC 3.4.99.19.

MESH DUI

D012083

MeSH name

Renin

MESH UI

M0018776

NDFRT kind

INGREDIENT_KIND

notation

N0000167567

NUI

N0000167567

prefLabel

Renin [Chemical/Ingredient]

tui

T116

T126

subClassOf

http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/NDFRT/N0000007954

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