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Biological Factors > Inflammation Mediators > Autacoids > Angiotensins
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Oligopeptides > Angiotensins
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Nerve Tissue Proteins > Neuropeptides > Angiotensins
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Neuropeptides > Angiotensins
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Physiological Effects of Drugs > Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists > Hormones > Peptide Hormones > Angiotensins
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Peptide Hormones > Angiotensins

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Angiotensins  

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  • Angiotensin

Scope note

  • Oligopeptides which are important in the regulation of blood pressure (VASOCONSTRICTION) and fluid homeostasis via the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. These include angiotensins derived naturally from precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, and those synthesized.

History note

  • 1978; for ANGIOTENSIN use ANGIOTENSIN II 1978-1999

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000809

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