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1. Encyclopedia Britannica. 2014. Renin. [ONLINE] Available at: [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/498133/renin http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/498133/renin]. [Accessed 13 October 14]. | <references />1. Encyclopedia Britannica. 2014. Renin. [ONLINE] Available at: [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/498133/renin http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/498133/renin]. [Accessed 13 October 14]. | ||
2. News Medical. 2014. Renin (Angiotensinogenase). [ONLINE] Available at: [http://www.news-medical.net/health/Renin-What-is-Renin.aspx http://www.news-medical.net/health/Renin-What-is-Renin.aspx]. [Accessed 13 October 14]. | 2. News Medical. 2014. Renin (Angiotensinogenase). [ONLINE] Available at: [http://www.news-medical.net/health/Renin-What-is-Renin.aspx http://www.news-medical.net/health/Renin-What-is-Renin.aspx]. [Accessed 13 October 14]. | ||
Revision as of 19:22, 13 October 2014
Renin, or angiotensinogenase, is an enzyme secreted by the kidney[1] which responsible for the regulation of arterial blood pressure. This is achieved by the mediation of extracellular fluid coupled with vasoconstriction of the arteries. The enzyme works by hydrolysing angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, which is further converted to angiotensin II by ACE.[2]
References
1. Encyclopedia Britannica. 2014. Renin. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/498133/renin. [Accessed 13 October 14].
2. News Medical. 2014. Renin (Angiotensinogenase). [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.news-medical.net/health/Renin-What-is-Renin.aspx. [Accessed 13 October 14].