Renin-like enzyme in the adrenal gland.
The rabbit adrenal gland contains an enzyme which reacts with renin substrate to form a vasopressor polypeptide, probably angiotensin I. In view of the strong effects of angiotensin on secretion of aldosterone and catecholamine, this finding suggests that there may be an intra-adrenal mechanism for the control of adrenal secretions.
D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000201:enzymology*; D000804:Angiotensin II / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D003377:Countercurrent Distribution; D011817:Rabbits; D012083:Renin / Q000378:metabolism*; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*
D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D000804:Angiotensin II; D012083:Renin