renin

Noun

Meaning

a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

noradrenaline dopamine adrenaline cortisol parathyroid hormone antidiuretic hormone adrenocorticotropic hormone aldosterone calcitonin rennin angiotensin II erythropoietin chymosin bradykinin hormones of kidneys

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Hypernyms

protease peptidase proteinase proteolytic enzyme

Phrases with the word

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Anagrams

inner niner Rinne

Examples

An agent which interferes with the renin (kidney-lung-heart blood pressure control) cycle. Source: Internet

In such situations, the kidneys release renin, which acts as an enzyme and cuts off all but the first ten amino acid residues of angiotensinogen (a protein made in the liver, and which circulates in the blood). Source: Internet

Conversely, when renin levels are low, angiotensin II and aldosterone levels decrease, contracting the extracellular fluid compartment, and decreasing blood pressure. Source: Internet

In response to a lowering of the plasma sodium concentration, or to a fall in the arterial blood pressure, the juxtaglomerular cells release renin into the blood. Source: Internet

This leads to sympathetic nerve activation, resulting in renin secretion through β 1 -receptors. Source: Internet

When the plasma sodium ion concentration is higher than normal ( hypernatremia ), the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular apparatus is halted, ceasing the production of angiotensin II, and its consequent aldosterone-release into the blood. Source: Internet

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