Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 2

**Definition:** An angiotensin receptor subtype that is expressed at high levels in fetal tissues. Many effects of the angiotensin type 2 receptor such as VASODILATION and sodium loss are the opposite of that of the ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.695.047.687 - D12.776.543.750.750.130.875

**Synonyms:** - Receptor, Angiotensin II Type 2 - Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor - Angiotensin AT2 Receptor - Angiotensin Type 2 Receptor