Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2: A Double-Edged Sword

Angiotensin II further upregulates ADAM17 activity in a well-characterized positive feedback loop leading to the shedding of its regulator, ... angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which is involved in degrading kinin des-Arg. 9-bradykinin. Kinin des-Arg9-bradykinin is a . potent vasoactive. ................
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