Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (805 aa, ~92 kDa) is encoded by the human ACE2 gene. This protein plays a role in both vasodilation and protein cleavage.

**Synonyms:** - ACE-Related Carboxypeptidase - ACE2 - ACEH - Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme 2 - Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme 2 - Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Homolog - EC 3.4.17.23 - Metalloprotease MPROT15