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Renin vs Trypsin - What's the difference?

renin | trypsin |

As nouns the difference between renin and trypsin

is that renin is renin while trypsin is a digestive enzyme that cleaves peptide bonds (a serine protease).

renin

English

Noun

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

    Noun

  • A digestive enzyme that cleaves peptide bonds (a serine protease).