Ontological Term Details

Compound
FDB003729 (Zinc)
Term
Angiotensin Metabolism
Definition
it is part of the renin-angiotensin system, which is a major target for drugs that lower blood pressure. angiotensin also stimulates the release of aldosterone, another hormone, from the adrenal cortex.
Parent Term
Biochemical pathway
Parent Definition
A linked series of chemical reactions that occur in a defined order within or between organism cells, and lead to a known function or end product.
Other Compounds Mapped to 'Angiotensin Metabolism'
  • FDB021883 (Aldosterone)
  • FDB006557 (Chloride)
  • FDB022383 (Angiotensin II)
  • FDB031256 (Zn2+)
  • FDB022778 (Vasopressin)
  • FDB003729 (Zinc)
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