angiotensin
اینجیوٹینسن
definition
noun
The hypotensive response to captopril is accompanied by a decrease in plasma aldosterone and angiotensin II levels and an increase in plasma renin levels.
a protein whose presence in the blood promotes aldosterone secretion and tends to raise blood pressure.
example
One example is the antihypertensive effect of dietary peptides derived from milk protein, mediated by 'angiotensin' converting enzyme inhibition.
Moller and colleagues, for example, recently found increased 'angiotensin' II and aldosterone in patients with sleep apnea.
Among the drugs most widely employed used to lower blood pressure are the 'angiotensin' converting enzyme inhibitors.
In fact, ANP also lowers renin secretion by the kidneys thus lowering circulating 'angiotensin' II levels.
The hypotensive response to captopril is accompanied by a decrease in plasma aldosterone and 'angiotensin' II levels and an increase in plasma renin levels.
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