Extracellular aspartic protease SAP2 of Candida albicans yeast cleaves human kininogens and releases proinflammatory peptides, Met-Lys-bradykinin and des-Arg(9)-Met-Lys-bradykinin [PDF]
, 2012 Bradykinin-related peptides, universal mediators of inflammation collectively referred to as the kinins, are often produced in excessive amounts during microbial infections.
Guevara-Lora, Ibeth +7 more
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The role of the host—Neutrophil biology
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial arsenal. They are terminally differentiated cells that play a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation, as well as in the resolution of inflammation and wound ...
Iain L. C. Chapple +4 more
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The Scientific World Journal, 2014 The defensive skin secretions of many amphibians are a rich source of bradykinins and bradykinin-related peptides (BRPs). Members of this peptide group are also common components of reptile and arthropod venoms due to their multiple biological functions
Jie Ma +8 more
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Kinin-B1 receptors in ischaemia-induced pancreatitis: Functional importance and cellular localisation [PDF]
, 2003 In this study we compare the role of kininB1 and B2 receptors during ischaemia/reperfusion of rat pancreas. Our investigations were prompted by the observation that infusion of a kininB2 receptor antagonist produced significant improvement in acute ...
A. A. Roscher +11 more
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Bradykinin-activated contractile signalling pathways in human myometrial cells are differentially regulated by arrestin proteins. [PDF]
, 2015 Bradykinin is associated with infections and inflammation, which given the strong correlation between uterine infection and preterm labour may imply that it could play a role in this process.
Craig A. Nash (7644011) +5 more
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Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2003 : Roles for the kallikrein-kinin system in inflammation have been investigated extensively, and many reviews on this topic have been published during the 50 years since the discovery of bradykinin in 1949. Recent progress in the field has been remarkable
Akinori Ueno, Sachiko Oh-ishi
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Guanosine nucleotides regulate B2 kinin receptor affinity of agonists but not of antagonists: Discussion of a model proposing receptor precoupling to G protein [PDF]
, 2000 The effect of nucleotides on binding of the B2 kinin (BK) receptor agonist {[}H-3]BK and the antagonist {[}H-3]NPC17731 to particulate fractions of human foreskin fibroblasts was studied.
Er Faussner +3 more
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P4.11 LOWER LIMB VASOMOTOR AND FIBRINOLYTIC EFFECTS OF KININ RECEPTOR AGONISTS IN MAN
Artery Research, 2009 Background: Vascular B1 kinin receptor expression is upregulated in human atheroma and the presence of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition (ACEi), but its role in man remains unclear.
N.L. Cruden +5 more
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Soluble gC1qR is an autocrine signal that induces B1R expression on endothelial cells [PDF]
, 2014 Bradykinin (BK) is one of the most potent vasodilator agonists known and belongs to the kinin family of proinflammatory peptides. BK induces its activity via two G protein-coupled receptors: BK receptor 1 (B1R) and BK receptor 2.
Ramadass, M +10 more
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The Pathophysiology of Hereditary Angioedema
World Allergy Organization Journal, 2010 Hereditary angioedema (HAE) causes recurrent episodes of angioedema that may be very severe and are frequently associated with significant morbidity and even mortality. Understanding the pathophysiology of this disease is crucial for proper diagnosis and
Bruce L Zuraw, MD
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