angiotensin converting enzyme 2

Preferred Label : angiotensin converting enzyme 2;

Definition : Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is an enzyme attached to the cell membranes of cells in the lungs, arteries, heart, kidney, and intestines. ACE2 lowers blood pressure by catalysing the hydrolysis of angiotensin II (a vasoconstrictor peptide) into angiotensin (1–7) (a vasodilator). (Wikipedia);

Synonyme : ACE2; angiotensin converting enzyme-2; angiotensin-converting enzyme 2;

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Origin ID

NFQL647T-7;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ACE2 Gene [NCIt concept]
- Angiotensin I-converting enzyme 2 [OMIM gene]
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 [MeSH concept]
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 [NCIt concept]
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 [MeSH Descriptor]
False automatic mappings
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