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Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)

Definition:

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is a member of renin-angiotensin system (RAS). ACE converts inactive Ang I to active Ang II and degrade active bradykinin (BK). bradykinin plays an important role in the control of blood pressure.

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