NCIt definition : Angiotensin-1 (10 aa, 1 kDa) is encoded by the human AGT gene. This protein is involved
in the response to lowered renal blood pressure.;
NCIt note : Angiotensinogen is cleaved by renin to form Angiotensin-1 (Angiotensin 1-10; Angiotensin
I; Ang I). The removal of two C-terminal amino acids from Ang I by angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) releases the active peptide Angiotensin-2 (Angiotensin 1-8; Angiotensin
II; Ang II). The removal of one C-terminal amino acid from Ang I by angiotensin-converting
enzyme 2 (ACE) releases the active peptide Angiotensin 1-9.;