ADAM10 and ADAM17 differently mediate induced pulmonary ACE release by either direct proteolysis or indirect upregulation protein synthesis
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is expressed on lung endothelium and can promote hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. By the activity of the metalloproteinase ADAM10 ACE can be constitutively released from the cell membrane as soluble protease. The ai... ...