is angiotensin 2 a polypeptide?

oputz2007-07-08T23:55:09Z

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Yes, angiotensin II (AII) is a polypeptide. It results from the conversion of angiotensin I through the activity of angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE). In fact, ACE is a dipeptidase with at least ten identified substrate such as bradykinin, substance P, GnRH etc. ACE cleaves the Phe-His bond of AI, hus setting free the C-terminal His-Leu, resulting in the active form, AII (Asp-Arg-Val-Tyr-Ile-His-Pro-Phe). AII is a vasoconstrictor and serves numerous functions, among them blood pressure regulation, organogenesis, male fertility, ovulation and others.

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Anonymous2007-07-08T09:20:57Z

its a plasma protein.. lol i see ur taking physiology too.. good luck ur going to need it

JayBe2007-07-08T09:19:18Z

yes, it is a peptide