Angiotensin III is an AT1 and AT2 agonist, with higher sensitivity for the AT2 receptor. Ang III has been shown to be a main effector peptide in RAS-controlled vasopresin release and a stimulator for aldosterone release.
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General description
Angiotensin III (Ang III) is a 7-AA bioactive peptide that is formed from the degradation of the Angiotensin II peptide by aminopeptidase A; both are derivatives of angiotensinogen and are components of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS).
Other Notes
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