Renin

Synonyms

Angiotensin Forming Enzyme

Angiotensin-Forming Enzyme

Angiotensinogenase

Big Renin

Cryorenin

Inactive Renin

Pre Prorenin

Pre-Prorenin

Preprorenin

Prorenin

Renin, Big

Renin, Inactive

A highly specific (Leu-Leu) endopeptidase that generates ANGIOTENSIN I from its precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, leading to a cascade of reactions which elevate BLOOD PRESSURE and increase sodium retention by the kidney in the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. The enzyme was formerly listed as EC 3.4.99.19.