Kinin–kallikrein system

The kinin–kallikrein system or simply kinin system is a poorly understood hormonal system with limited available research.[1] It consists of blood proteins that play a role in inflammation,[2] blood pressure control, coagulation and pain. Its important mediators bradykinin and kallidin are vasodilators and act on many cell types. Clinical symptoms include marked weakness, tachycardia, fever, leukocytosis. It can also increase erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

  1. ^ Seth (1 January 2008). Textbook of Pharmacology. Elsevier India. pp. 603–. ISBN 978-81-312-1158-8. Retrieved 25 November 2010.
  2. ^ Duchene (2011). "Kallikrein-kinin kystem in inflammatory diseases". Kinins. De Gruyter. pp. 261–272. ISBN 978-3-11-025235-4.
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