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Angiotensin

Angiotensin is a hormone that powerfully constricts blood vessels and increases blood pressure.

Definition

A peptide hormone produced by the renin-angiotensin system that acts as a potent vasoconstrictor and regulates blood pressure and sodium balance. The most active form is angiotensin II.

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