Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2

Angiotensin I converting enzyme 2 (ACE 2) is an is_associated_with::exopeptidase that catalyses the conversion of angiotensin I to the nonapeptide angiotensin[1-9], or the conversion of angiotensin II to angiotensin 1-7. ACE 2 has direct effects on is_associated_with::cardiac function, and is expressed predominantly in vascular is_associated_with::endothelial cells of the is_associated_with::heart and the is_associated_with::kidneys.

ACE 2 is the receptor for is_associated_with::SARS virus.