What Renin Stand for?

Renin is an enzyme released by specialized cells of the kidney into the blood. It is in response to sodium depletion or low blood volume. Renin converts angiotensinogen (a protein released into the blood by the liver) to angiotensin I. Angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II by an enzyme in the veins of the lungs.

What does renin mean?

Renin is an enzyme secreted by the kidneys which plays an important part in the maintenance of blood pressure by activating angiotensin. The enzyme renin stimulates the formation of angiotensin in blood. Renin is secreted by the kidneys and activates angiotensin.

What does a renin do?

Renin cleaves the blood protein angiotensinogen to form angiotensin I, which is then converted by a second enzyme to angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes blood vessels to constrict, and it stimulates aldosterone production. Overall, this raises blood pressure and keeps sodium and potassium at normal levels.

Alexander Ross

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