What Specific Reactions Do Kidney Enzymes Catalyze?
One key reaction is the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I by renin, followed by the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II by ACE. Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor that increases blood pressure. This is a classic example of enzyme-catalyzed reactions in the kidney that have systemic effects on the body.
