Definitions for renin
ˈri nɪnrenin

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1. reninnoun

   a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reninnoun

   An circulating enzyme released by mammalian kidneys that converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin-I. Because its activity ultimately leads to formation of angiotensin-II and aldosterone, this hormone plays a role in maintaining blood pressure.

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1. Renin

   Renin (etymology and pronunciation), also known as an angiotensinogenase, is an aspartic protease protein and enzyme secreted by the kidneys that participates in the body's renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS)—also known as the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone axis—that increases the volume of extracellular fluid (blood plasma, lymph and interstitial fluid) and causes arterial vasoconstriction. Thus, it increases the body's mean arterial blood pressure. Renin is not commonly referred to as a hormone, albeit it having a receptor, the (pro)renin receptor, also known as the renin receptor and prorenin receptor (see also below), as well as enzymatic activity with which it hydrolyzes angiotensinogen to angiotensin I.

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1. renin

   Renin is an enzyme produced and released by the kidneys. It plays a crucial role in the renin-angiotensin system, a regulatory system that helps to control the body's blood pressure and fluid balance. When blood pressure falls or sodium levels decrease, renin is released, which then starts a cascade of chemical reactions that ultimately lead to an increase in blood pressure.

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1. Renin

   Renin, also known as an angiotensinogenase, is an enzyme that participates in the body's renin-angiotensin system —also known as the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis—that mediates extracellular volume, and arterial vasoconstriction. Thus, it regulates the body's mean arterial blood pressure. See ||rennet||

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1. 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. The enzyme was formerly listed as EC 3.4.99.19.

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1. renin

   A type of enzyme naturally produced in the human body.

   Renin works with aldosterone and angiotensin to regulate various elements of the human body.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on June 8, 2020  

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1. • Protease

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   The numerical value of renin in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

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   The numerical value of renin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=renin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Renin
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renin
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5. ^ Wikidata
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