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This research aims to quantitatively measure renin levels in the plasma of individuals with arterial hypertension.

June 1, 1963CirculationOpen Access

The Quantitative Determination of Renin in the Plasma of Patients with Arterial Hypertension

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A method quantifies renin in plasma, revealing high angiotensinogen levels in hypertensive patients, suggesting a link.

This research aims to quantitatively measure renin levels in the plasma of individuals with arterial hypertension.
Described a method using the first-order reaction constant for renin measurement.
Utilized dialyzed human plasma for analysis.
Found significant variation in angiotensinogen content among hypertensive patients.
Many patients exhibited elevated levels of renin.

Helmer et al. (1963) studied this question.

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