Renin
General information:
Renin is an enzyme with an amino acid structure. It is part of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which has a leading role in the regulation of blood pressure and extracellular fluid volume in the body. Renin is secreted by specialized granule cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus of the kidney.
Sample required:
Venous blood
Key words:
renin