Grobe N et al.(2013) Identification of prolyl carboxypeptidase as an alternative enzyme for processing of renal angiotensin II using mass spectrometry Am. J. Physiol. 304: C945-C953
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ACE2 metabolizes ANG II to Ang 1-7 in the kidney at neutral and basic pH, while prolylcarboxypeptidase catalyzes the same reaction at acidic pH.