AGTR1

Renal System · Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

How do cells respond to angiotensin II?

AGTR1 makes the AT1 receptor, which detects angiotensin II at the cell surface. Its activation helps translate the hormone's message into changes in blood vessels and salt-and-water regulation.

Common Gene Name
angiotensin II receptor type 1
NCBI Gene ID
185
Chromosome
3

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
Renal tubular dysgenesisMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2013-05
HypertensionMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2013-05

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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