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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE)
- Target
- ACE
- Molecular classification
- Enzyme, Zinc metalloprotease
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Overview
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is a zinc-dependent metalloproteinase that plays a central role in the renin–angiotensin system (RAS), which regulates blood pressure and fluid balance in the body. ACE converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, and degrades bradykinin, a vasodilator. ACE is targeted pharmacologically by ACE inhibitors, which are widely used antihypertensive drugs.
- Other names
- Kininase II
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Mechanism of action
ACE inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and prevent the degradation of bradykinin, leading to vasodilation and decreased blood pressure.
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Biological functions
Regulation of blood pressureRegulation of fluid balanceConversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin IIDegradation of bradykininRegulation of vascular toneModulation of inflammationModulation of vascular permeability
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Disease associations
Cardiovascular diseaseKidney diseaseHypertensionHeart failure
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Interacting drugs
Captopril
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