Kallikrein-Kinin System
| Medical Definition: |
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. |
| Guide Notes: |
DF: KK SYSTEM |
| Previously Indexed: |
Kallikrein (1966-1990),Kinins (1966-1990) |
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