Bradykinin

Description: Bradykinin is an inflammatory mediator. It is a peptide that causes blood vessels to dilate (enlarge) via the release of prostacyclin, nitric oxide, and Endothelium-Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor. Bradykinin is a physiologically and pharmacologically active peptide of the kinin group of proteins, consisting of nine amino acids. Target: Endogenous Metabolite, Bradykinin Receptor. Smiles: N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(=O)N1CCC[C@H]1C(=O)N1CCC[C@H]1C(=O)NCC(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)N[C@@H](CO)C(=O)N1CCC[C@H]1C(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(O)=O. References: Hornig B, et al. Role of bradykinin in mediating vascular effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors inhumans. Circulation. 1997 Mar 4,95(5):1115-8.