Angiotensin I-converting enzyme in foetal membranes and chorionic cells in culture

Alhenc-Gelas, F.; Yasui, T.; Allegrini, J.; Pinet, F.; Acker, G.M.; Corvol, P.; Ménard, J.

Journal of Hypertension. Suppl Official Journal of the International Society of Hypertension 2(3): S247-S249

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0952-1178
PMID: 6100737
Document Number: 229421
Angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) is found in human amniotic fluid and foetal membranes taken during Caesarean sections at term. ACE contents are higher in the chorion than in the amnion. Cells cultured from chorion contain ACE together with renin. Chorionic ACE was inhibited by captopril and by an excess of anti-ACE immuneserum. It is concluded that extravascular ACE is present in the uteroplacental complex during pregnancy.

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