Indicator Explainer
Renin
Renin (406 aa, ~45 kDa) is encoded by the human REN gene. This protein plays a role in activation of angiotensin.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C113591. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-19. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
Also Known As
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Renin (C113591)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C113591. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Renin-angiotensin system inhibition, erythropoiesis, and aerobic training responsiveness. — Cardiovasc Res, 2026-10-10 (PMID 42856029; literature)
- The Impact of Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors on Postoperative Outcomes Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Systematic Review. — Cardiol Rev, 2026-10-08 (PMID 42844675; literature)
- The Effects of Fluid Management Approaches on Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Activity and Blood Pressure Control in Patients on Dialysis. — Semin Dial, 2026-10-13 (PMID 42869852; literature)
- Dexamethasone-mediated modulation of the renin-angiotensin system: current insights. — Pharmacol Rep, 2026-10-13 (PMID 42867768; literature)
- Imbalance of renin-angiotensin system in calcium oxalate crystals-induced renal oxidative stress and autophagy. — Inflamm Res, 2026-10-17 (PMID 42892631; literature)
- Vasorelaxant and antihypertensive effects of salicylaldehyde: Involvement of renin-angiotensin system and calcium/potassium channel modulation. — Eur J Pharmacol, 2026-10-10 (PMID 42858776; literature)
- Can renin tell us when renal denervation is complete? — Hypertens Res, 2026-10-29 (PMID 42957767; literature)
- Saikosaponin D alleviates isoproterenol-induced cardiac hypertrophy in rats by modulating the balance of the cardiac renin-angiotensin system. — Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai), 2026-10-29 (PMID 42955261; literature)