angioprotectin

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

angio- +‎ protect +‎ -in

Noun[edit]

angioprotectin

  1. (biochemistry) A peptide, similar to angiotensin, that causes vasodilation
    • 2015 August 6, “Functional Local Renin-Angiotensin System in Human and Rat Periodontal Tissue”, in PLOS ONE‎[1], →DOI:
      Ang 1–7 and angioprotectin can bind to the Mas receptor (MasR) stimulating vasodilatation, inhibiting oxidative stress, fibrosis and cell proliferation.
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