Synonym for angiotensin ... <hormone> A family of oligopeptides ranging in size from angiotensin precursors with 14 amino acids to the active vasoconstrictor angiotensin II with 8 amino acids, or their analogs or derivatives. ... The amino acid content varies with the species and changes in that content produce antagonistic or inactive compou...
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(an″je-o-ten-sin´o-jen) a serum α2-globulin secreted in the liver which, on hydrolysis by renin, gives rise to angiotensin.
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See angiotensin.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: an′jē-ō-ten-sin′ō-jen Definitions: 1. The substrate for renin whereon through enzymatic action angiotensin I is liberated; an abundant α
2-globulin that circulates in the blood plasma. Synonyms: angiotensin precursor
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