Preferred Name | angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor | |
Synonyms |
ACE inhibitor |
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Definitions |
Any condition in which the main influencing factor is a chemical which decreases or interferes with the activity of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). ACE is an enzyme involved in catalyzing the conversion of angiotensin I into a physiologically active peptide angiotensin II. ACE inhibitors are used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction and diabetic nephropathy. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/XCO_0000524 |
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created_by |
jesmith |
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creation_date |
2017-07-18T13:32:02Z |
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definition |
Any condition in which the main influencing factor is a chemical which decreases or interferes with the activity of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). ACE is an enzyme involved in catalyzing the conversion of angiotensin I into a physiologically active peptide angiotensin II. ACE inhibitors are used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction and diabetic nephropathy. |
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experimental_condition_ontology |
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has_related_synonym |
ACE inhibitor |
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id |
XCO:0000524 |
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label |
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor |
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notation |
XCO:0000524 |
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prefLabel |
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor |
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