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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]].<noinclude><br /> <br /> Source: {{MeSH|{{BASEPAGENAME}}}}</noinclude>
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]].<noinclude>{{DefMeSH}}</noinclude>

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A definition or brief description of Renin.

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.

This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2024), Renin (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.