renin

American  

[ree-nin] / ˈri nɪn /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys that is involved in the release of angiotensin.

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renin British  

/ ˈriːnɪn /

noun

1. a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys, which plays an important part in the maintenance of blood pressure

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renin Scientific  

/ rē′nĭn,rĕn′ĭn /

1. A proteinase enzyme of high specificity that is released by the kidney and acts to raise blood pressure by activating angiotensin.

2. See also angiotensin

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Etymology

Origin of renin

First recorded in 1890–95; ren(i)- + -in ²

Example Sentences

"Our next goal is to elucidate the whole picture of the interactions between renin cells, smooth muscle cells, nerves and inflammatory cells under RAS inhibition," said researcher Maria Luisa S. Sequeira-Lopez, MD.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

But long-term use can take a terrible toll on the kidney, causing scarring and other dramatic physical changes that shift the organ's focus from blood filtration to producing renin.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

The researchers also measured two hormones that are affected by liquorice and that regulate fluid balance: renin and aldosterone.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

The JGC is an endocrine structure that secretes the enzyme renin and the hormone erythropoietin.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

They adrenal cortex produces renin, which affects aldosterone secretion by the kidneys.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022