 Angiotensin 2, Ong 2, and angiotensin 1-7, Ong 1-7, are both peptides found in the kidneys. While Ong 2 is associated with negative effects on renal function, Ong 1-7 has been shown to have a protective effect against such damage. This review summarizes the potential renal protective role of Ong 1-7 in the kidney. This article was authored by Metinemepaxch.