Title: angiotensin converting enzyme
Long Title: IUPAC Gold Book - angiotensin converting enzyme
DOI: 10.1351/goldbook.10398
Status: current

Definition
Enzyme (EC 3.4.15.1) that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, causing blood vessels to constrict thus increasing blood pressure.

Note
ACE inhibitors are used clinically to lower blood pressure.

Source
- PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 723 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)

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Citation: Citation: 'angiotensin converting enzyme' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. 10.1351/goldbook.10398
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