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- ItemBiochemical and genetic characterization of 11 beta- hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 in low-renin essential hypertensives(LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2005) Carvajal, CA; Romero, DG; Mosso, LM; Gonzalez, AA; Campino, C; Montero, J; Fardella, CEBackground The 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11betaHSD2) catalyzes the conversion of cortisol M to cortisone (E), avoiding the interaction of cortisol with the mineralocorticoid receptor. If it fails, cortisol will stimulate sodium and water reabsorption, increasing the intravascular volume that suppresses renin and secondarily increase the blood pressure.