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This is the mechanism of action of Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) which plays an important role in the control of blood pressure
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c
Converts inactive Angiotensin I to active Angiotensin II and degrade active bradykinin (BK)
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This is one of the mechanisms of action of angiotensin II. It also acts on the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex to stimulate the release of aldosterone.
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d
Interacts with Angiotensin receptors at various sites in the nephron to stimulate sodium reabsorption
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This is the mechanism of action of lactate dehydrogenase, it catalyzes the conversion of lactate to pyruvate and back
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e
Removes electrons from NADH to makes NAD+, which is utilised in the glycolysis pathway to create ATP
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Lactoferrin is a globular glycoprotein found in breast milk, saliva, tears, and nasal secretions. It has antimicrobial activity (bacteriocide, fungicide) and is part of the innate defense at mucoses.
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a
Antimicrobial factor which binds to iron in bacteria so it can't use it to grow
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This is the mechanism of action of PGE2. PGE2 is a naturally occurring prostaglandin with oxytocic properties
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b
Suppresses T cell receptor signaling and proliferation and acts as a direct vasodilator by acting on smooth muscle to cause dilation of blood vessels
Concept
Chapter
2693
3851
Cytokines
Topic
158
Immunology
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What is the mechanism of action of lactoferrin?
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