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Angiotensin-Forming Enzyme

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Angiotensin-Forming Enzyme Medical Condition

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An enzyme which is secreted by the kidney and is formed from prorenin in plasma and kidney. The enzyme cleaves the Leu-Leu bond in angiotensinogen to generate angiotensin I. EC 3.4.23.15. (Formerly EC 3.4.99.19).

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