Term Name: | bradykinin |
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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 ) |