(biochemistry) Any of several polypeptides that narrow blood vessels and thus regulate arterial pressure.

plural of angiotensin

(biochemistry) A physiologically inactive form of angiotensin.

(biochemistry) A form of angiotensin caused by the conversion of angiotensin I through removal of two C-terminal residues by the angiotensin converting enzyme.

(biochemistry) A peptide that is formed by removing an amino acid from angiotensin II by aminopeptidase A.

(biochemistry) A hexapeptide that has a wide range of activities in the central nervous system.

(biochemistry) An enzyme which catalyzes the creation of angiotensin, and is a strong vasoconstrictor

plural of angiotensin converting enzyme

(endocrinology) A collection of hormones involved in the regulation of the body's blood pressure and water content

plural of renin-angiotensin system