English-Finnish translations for renin

Definition of renin

• A circulating enzyme released by mammalian kidneys that converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin-I. Because its activity ultimately leads to formation of angiotensin-II and aldosterone, this hormone plays a role in maintaining blood pressure

Related words

• kynureninase
• Ffaldybrenin
• Garenin
• Wreningham
• renin–angiotensin system
• renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system