Renin

肾素

英文解释

Renin is a central hormone in the control of blood pressure. Renin interacts with a plasma protein substrate to produce a decapeptide prohormone angiotensin I. Renin is mainly produced by juxtaglomerular cells (JGCs).

中文解释

肾素是控制血压的中枢激素。肾素与血浆蛋白底物相互作用，产生十肽激素原血管紧张素 I。肾素主要由肾小球旁细胞 (JGC) 产生。

参考文献

[1]. Haber E. The role of renin in the control of the circulation and in hypertensive disease. Ric Clin Lab. 1979 Oct-Dec;9(4):389-409.