Renin

GPTKB entity

Statements (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:enzyme
gptkbp:activatedBy sympathetic nervous system
low blood pressure
low sodium concentration
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:angiotensinogenase
gptkbp:associatedWith congestive heart failure
hypertension
hypotension
primary hyperaldosteronism
renal artery stenosis
gptkbp:CASNumber 9001-22-3
gptkbp:category gptkb:protease
peptidase
blood pressure regulation protein
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Per_Bergman
gptkb:Robert_Tigerstedt
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1898
gptkbp:EC_number 3.4.23.15
gptkbp:encodedBy gptkb:REN_gene
gptkbp:function regulates blood pressure
catalyzes conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
regulates electrolyte balance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Renin
gptkbp:inhibitedBy gptkb:angiotensin_II
high blood pressure
gptkbp:locatedOnChromosome gptkb:chromosome_1q32
gptkbp:molecularWeight ~37 kDa
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:renin-angiotensin_system
gptkbp:pH_optimum 5.5-6.0
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:kidney
gptkb:juxtaglomerular_cells
gptkbp:product gptkb:angiotensin_I
gptkbp:significance measured in diagnosis of hypertension
measured in diagnosis of primary aldosteronism
gptkbp:species gptkb:human
mammals
gptkbp:structure gptkb:aspartic_protease
gptkbp:substrate gptkb:angiotensinogen
gptkbp:UniProtID gptkb:P00797
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kidneys
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6