Angiotensins

**Definition:** Oligopeptides which are important in the regulation of blood pressure (VASOCONSTRICTION) and fluid homeostasis via the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. These include angiotensins derived naturally from precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, and those synthesized.

**Tree numbers:** - D06.472.699.094 - D12.644.400.070 - D12.644.456.073 - D12.644.548.058 - D12.776.631.650.070 - D23.469.050.050

**Synonyms:** - Angiotensin