Renin Inhibitors in Foodstuffs: Structure-Function Relationship

Renin, a highly specific aspartic proteinase originated from kidney, is a ratelimiting enzyme in renin-angiotensin system. Recently, we developed effective expression system for recombinant human (rh) renin using baculovirus-insect cell expression system, and simple and rapid assay method for rh-renin using internally quenched fluorogenic (IQF) substrate. Using the purified rh-renin and the IQF substrate, we constructed rapid and sensitive renin...