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Definition of ACE2 (angiotensin converting enzyme 2)
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
ACE2 (angiotensin converting enzyme 2): An essential regulator of heart function. Also may be involved in the embryonic development of the heart. The ACE2 gene has been mapped to the X chromosome (band Xp22).