[angiotensin I, an inactive decapeptide, is cleaved by angiotensin converting enzyme to form the octapeptide angiotensin II, a powerful vasopressor, which is then cleaved to the heptapeptide angiotensin III, an aldosterone stimulant. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0003018 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Biologically Active Substance