Angiotensin III

Synonyms

Angiotensin II, 1-de-L-aspartic acid-

Angiotensin II, Des-Asp

Des Asp Angiotensin II

Des Aspartyl Angiotensin II

Des-Asp Angiotensin II

Des-Aspartyl-Angiotensin II

A heptapeptide formed from ANGIOTENSIN II after the removal of an amino acid at the N-terminal by AMINOPEPTIDASE A. Angiotensin III has the same efficacy as ANGIOTENSIN II in promoting ALDOSTERONE secretion and modifying renal blood flow, but less vasopressor activity (about 40%).