Angiotensins

Oligopeptides which are important in the regulation of blood pressure (VASOCONSTRICTION) and fluid homeostasis via the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. These include angiotensins derived naturally from precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, and those synthesized.

Year introduced: 1978

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Tree Number(s): D06.472.699.094, D12.644.400.070, D12.644.456.073, D12.644.548.058, D12.776.631.650.070, D23.469.050.050

MeSH Unique ID: D000809

Entry Terms:

• Angiotensin

Previous Indexing:

• Angiotensin II (1966-1977)
• Angiotensin III (1977)

See Also:

• Receptors, Angiotensin
• Renin-Angiotensin System

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Hormones
Peptide Hormones
Angiotensins
Angiotensin I
Angiotensin II
Angiotensin III

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
Neuropeptides
Angiotensins
Angiotensin I
Angiotensin II
Angiotensin III

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
Oligopeptides
Angiotensins
Angiotensin I
Angiotensin II
1-Sarcosine-8-Isoleucine Angiotensin II
Angiotensin Amide
Saralasin
Angiotensin III
Angiotensinogen

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
Peptide Hormones
Angiotensins
Angiotensin I
Angiotensin II
Angiotensin III

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Nerve Tissue Proteins
Neuropeptides
Angiotensins
Angiotensin I
Angiotensin II
Angiotensin III

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Biological Factors
Inflammation Mediators
Autacoids
Angiotensins
Angiotensin I
Angiotensin II
1-Sarcosine-8-Isoleucine Angiotensin II
Angiotensin Amide
Saralasin
Angiotensin III