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angioprotectin

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Etymology

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From angio- +‎ protect +‎ -in.

Noun

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angioprotectin

  1. (biochemistry) A peptide, similar to angiotensin, that causes vasodilation
    • 2015 August 6, “Functional Local Renin-Angiotensin System in Human and Rat Periodontal Tissue”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Ang 1–7 and angioprotectin can bind to the Mas receptor (MasR) stimulating vasodilatation, inhibiting oxidative stress, fibrosis and cell proliferation.