renin

IPA: rˈinʌn

(biochemistry) A circulating enzyme released by mammalian kidneys that converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I. Due to its activity which ultimately leads to the formation of angiotensin II and aldosterone, this hormone plays a role in maintaining blood pressure.

Examples of "renin" in Sentences

Don't expect a routine test for that hormone, called renin, any time soon.
Drugs that block a hormonal cascade, known as the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
The discovery provides insight into a protein, renin, that is important in blood pressure regulation ...
What happens is the kidneys in some ways, John, get overloaded and as a result of having all of that excess salt they start to release these hormones called renin, r-e-n-i-n, and what that causes is a shrinking of the blood vessels.
"We are focusing on this system because we already know that inhibiting and controlling the production of renin, which is an enzyme that plays a role in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, helps to preserve kidney function," Pool said.