angiotensinogen
noun
an·gio·ten·sin·o·gen
-ten(t)-ˈsin-ə-jən
: a glycoprotein formed chiefly in the liver that is cleaved by renin to produce angiotensin I
The enzyme renin affects blood pressure and electrolyte homeostasis by catalyzing the formation of angiotensin I from circulating angiotensinogen …—Nicola Glorioso et al., Science
called also hypertensinogen
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“Angiotensinogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/angiotensinogen. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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