Role of Kinins in Hypertension and Heart Failure
The kallikrein–kinin system (KKS) is proposed to act as a counter regulatory system against the vasopressor hormonal systems such as the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), aldosterone, and catecholamines. Evidence exists that supports the idea that the KKS is not only critical to blood pressure but may...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/13/11/347 |