Angiotensinogen, encoded by the AGT gene, is a rate-limiting substrate of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). Angiotensin I (ANGI) is catalyzed by reninase. ANG I is produced by angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). ANG II regulates blood pressure. RAS is involved in kidney injury.
Angiotensinogen
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Angiotensinogen, encoded by the AGT gene, is a rate-limiting substrate of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). Angiotensin I (ANGI) is catalyzed by reninase. ANG I is produced by angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). ANG II regulates blood pressure. RAS is involved in kidney injury.
- Name
- Angiotensinogen
- Name
- angiotensinogen, AGT
- Chemical formula
- C85H123N21O20
- CAS Registry Number
- 64315-16-8
Other name
H-ASP-ARG-VAL-TYR-ILE-HIS-PRO-PHE-HIS-LEU-LEU-VAL-TYR-SER-OH;
ASP-ARG-VAL-TYR-ILE-HIS-PRO-PHE-HIS-LEU-LEU-VAL-TYR-SER;
ANGIOTENSINOGENFRAGMENT1-14PORCINE;
ANGIOTENSINOGEN (1-14), PORCINE;
ANGIOTENSINOGEN (1-14) (HORSE);
PREANGIOTENSINOGEN (1-14) (HORSE);
RENINSUBSTRATE;
