Structure, evolutionary conservation, and functions of angiotensin- and endothelin-converting enzymes.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme, a member of the M2 metalloprotease family, and endothelin-converting enzyme, a member of the M13 family, are key components in the regulation of blood pressure and electrolyte balance in mammals. From this point of view, they serve as important drug targets. Recently,...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2004
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