angiotensin IV
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Function
- role in cognition
- role in renal metabolism
- role in pathophysiologic conditions
- regulation of inflammatory response via NF-kappa-B
- binds to receptor LNPEP in brain
Structure
- N-terminal angiotensin degradation product
Expression
- may be generated from angiotensin-2 during tissue damage
More general terms
References
- ↑ Ruiz-Ortega M et al, The regulation of the inflammatory response through nuclear factor kappaB pathway by angiotensin IV extends the role of the renin angiotensin system in cardiovascular diseases. Trends Cardiovasc Med 2007, 17:19 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17210474