angiotensin 2

Angiotensin 2

Angiotensin 2 is an endogenous hormone which belongs to the class of so-called peptide hormones. Peptide hormones (synonym: proteohormones) are built up from the smallest individual components, the amino acids, and are water-soluble (hydrophilic/lipophobic). Angiotensin 2 itself consists of a total of eight amino acids. Due to its water-soluble property, angiotensin 2 is not able … Angiotensin 2

Angiotensin 2 Action

As part of the so-called renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), angiotensin 2 exerts a considerable influence on the maintenance of many processes within the organism. Angiotensin 2 is a hormone produced by the body itself and belongs to the group of peptide hormones (proteohormones). All peptide hormones have in common that they are composed of small individual … Angiotensin 2 Action