Encyclopedia of Cancer

2011 Edition
| Editors: Manfred Schwab

Bradykinin

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_701

Definition

Bradykinin is an active peptide of the kinin protein group. It consists of nine amino acid residues and is a potent vasodilator.

 Kallikreins

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