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ANGIOTENSINE II [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-07-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- angiotensin II
1, record 1, English, angiotensin%20II
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Ang II 2, record 1, English, Ang%20II
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vasoactive octapeptide produced by the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme on angiotensin I [that] produces stimulation of vascular smooth muscle, promotes aldosterone production, and stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. 3, record 1, English, - angiotensin%20II
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Angiotensin II (Ang II) raises blood pressure (BP) by a number of actions, the most important ones being vasoconstriction, sympathetic nervous stimulation, increased aldosterone biosynthesis and renal actions. Other Ang II actions include induction of growth, cell migration, and mitosis of vascular smooth muscle cells, increased synthesis of collagen type I and III in fibroblasts, leading to thickening of the vascular wall and myocardium, and fibrosis. 4, record 1, English, - angiotensin%20II
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- angiotensine II
1, record 1, French, angiotensine%20II
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le sang, la rénine réagit avec un substrat d'origine hépatique, l'angiotensinogène [...], pour donner l'angiotensine I, décapeptide dépourvu d'activité biologique. L'angiotensine I est ensuite transformée par une enzyme de conversion pour donner une octapeptide, l'angiotensine II, possédant plusieurs activités biologiques. L'angiotensine II est ensuite dégradée au niveau rénal par des angiotensinases, donnant des peptides inactifs (l'angiotensine III, heptapeptide, possède encore certaines propriétés biologiques, mais son activité est moindre comparée à celle de l'angiotensine II). 2, record 1, French, - angiotensine%20II
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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