| Name: |
bradykinin |
| Synonyms: |
Arg-Pro-Pro-Gly-Phe-Ser-Pro-Phe-Arg,
BK,
L-Arg-L-Pro-L-Pro-Gly-L-Phe-L-Ser-L-Pro-L-Phe-L-Arg,
L-arginyl-L-prolyl-L-prolylglycyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-seryl-L-prolyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-arginine,
L-bradykinin,
RPPGFSPFR
|
| Definition: |
A linear nonapeptide messenger belonging to the kinin group of proteins, with amino acid sequence RPPGFSPFR. Enzymatically produced from kallidin in the blood, it is a powerful vasodilator that causes smooth muscle contraction, and may mediate inflammation. |
| Ontology: |
ChEBI [CHEBI:3165]
(
EBI
)
|
