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captopril

Ligand Summary
Ligand Structure
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Description
A potent and specific inhibitor of PEPTIDYL-DIPEPTIDASE A. It blocks the conversion of ANGIOTENSIN I to ANGIOTENSIN II, a vasoconstrictor and important regulator of arterial blood pressure. Captopril acts to suppress the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM and inhibits pressure responses to exogenous angiotensin.
Synonyms & Links
Guide to Pharmacology: 5158
DrugCentral: 484
LyCHI:  DCTASLNAXK1N


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