Kinins

Abstract

Kinins are a group of short-lived proinflammatory peptide hormones that bind to G-protein coupled receptors and trigger Ca2+-dependent nitric oxide and/or prostaglandin dependent signaling pathways.

Bibliographical data

Original languageGerman
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Molecular Pharmacology : Editors: Offermanns, Stefan, Rosenthal, Walter (Eds.) 2020 edition
REQUIRED books only: Number of pages13
PublisherSpringer
Publication date2020
Pages1 - 13
Publication statusPublished - 2020