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HIPERTENSINA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Biochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- angiotensin
1, record 1, English, angiotensin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hypertensin 2, record 1, English, hypertensin
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Renin enzymatically promotes the formation of angiotensin I from a precursor in the bloodstream, which is then converted to angiotensin II by the converting enzyme. Angiotensin II is a powerful vasoconstrictor, but small subpressor doses of angiotensin II also increase aldosterone secretion. 1, record 1, English, - angiotensin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Biochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- angiotensine
1, record 1, French, angiotensine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hypertensine 1, record 1, French, hypertensine
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protéine présente dans le plasma sanguin, agent vasoconstricteur puissant qui a pour effet d'augmenter la pression artérielle. 1, record 1, French, - angiotensine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une protéine plasmatique produite par le foie, l'angiotensine est transformée dans le sang circulant par une enzyme sécrétée par les cellules rénales, la rénine, en angiotensine I active qui subira une nouvelle transformation sous l'action d'une enzyme plasmatique d'origine pulmonaire, l'enzyme de conversion pour devenir l'angiotensine II. 1, record 1, French, - angiotensine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
- Bioquímica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- angiotensina
1, record 1, Spanish, angiotensina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- hipertensina 1, record 1, Spanish, hipertensina
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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