Phenomena and Processes

Kallikrein-Kinin System

A system of metabolic interactions by products produced in the distal nephron of the KIDNEY. These products include KALLIKREIN; KININS; KININASE I; KININASE II; and ENKEPHALINASE. This system participates in the control of renal functions. It interacts with the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN-ALDOSTERONE SYSTEM to regulate BLOOD PRESSURE, generation of PROSTAGLANDINS, release of VASOPRESSINS, and WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.

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A system of metabolic interactions by products produced in the distal nephron of the KIDNEY. These products include KALLIKREIN; KININS; KININASE I; KININASE II; and ENKEPHALINASE. This system participates in the control of renal functions. It interacts with the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN-ALDOSTERONE SYSTEM to regulate BLOOD PRESSURE, generation of PROSTAGLANDINS, release of VASOPRESSINS, and WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.

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3 entry terms
  • Kallikrein Kinin System
  • Kallikrein-Kinin Systems
  • Systems, Kallikrein-Kinin

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Previous Indexing

  • Kallikrein (1966-1990)
  • Kinins (1966-1990)

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  1. G02.111.635w.500.500w
  2. G03w.493w.485w
  3. G03w.615w.500.500w
  4. G07.410w.810w.500.500w
  5. G09.330.380w.690w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Kallikrein-Kinin System. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016234. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016234
  2. Kallikrein-Kinin System. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinin%E2%80%93kallikrein_system
  3. Kallikrein-Kinin System. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2270510