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Angiotensin I MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Angiotensin I
Tree Number(s)
D06.472.699.094.075
D12.644.400.070.075
D12.644.456.073.021
D12.644.548.058.075
D12.776.631.650.070.075
D23.469.050.050.025
Unique ID
D000803
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000803
Scope Note
A decapeptide that is cleaved from precursor angiotensinogen by RENIN. Angiotensin I has limited biological activity. It is converted to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, after the removal of two amino acids at the C-terminal by ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME.
Registry Numbers
9041-90-1
CAS Type 1 Name
Angiotensin I
Previous Indexing
Angiotensin II (1966-1977)
Public MeSH Note
87; was see under ANGIOTENSINS 1978-86
History Note
87(78); was see under ANGIOTENSINS 1978-86
Date Introduced
1987/01/01
Last Updated
2016/07/05
Angiotensin I Preferred
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