ACE(Angiotensin-converting enzyme) is also named as DCP, DCP1 and belongs to the peptidase M2 family.It catalyzes the conversion of angiotensin I into a physiologically active peptide angiotensin II. Angiotensin II is a potent vasopressor and aldosterone-stimulating peptide that controls blood pressure and fluid-electrolyte balance.This angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) also inactivates the vasodilator protein, bradykinin.
