Suggested Revision of Nomenclature--Angiotensin

31 January 1958

journal article
research article
Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science

Vol. 127 (3292) , 242
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.127.3292.242-a

Abstract

The term "angiotensin" is proposed for the vasoactive peptide resulting from the action of renin on an [alpha]-globulin. This substance is presently termed "angiotonin" or "hypertensin.".