Angiotensin-converting enzyme, somatic isoform precursor, CD143 antigen, DCP, DCP1, Dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase I, Kininase II,
Converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II by release of the terminal His-Leu, this results in an increase of the vasoconstrictor activity of angiotensin. Also able to inactivate bradykinin, a potent vasodilator. Has also a glycosidase activity which releases GPI-anchored proteins from the membrane by cleaving the mannose linkage in the GPI moiety.
