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Figure 2 X-Ray Crystallographic Representation of Aliskiren in the Binding Complex With Human Renin
Renin molecule consists of 2 homologous lobes with the active site located in the cleft between the 2 lobes. Aliskiren occupies a specific subpocket in the cleft and blocks the enzymatic function of renin.
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