Kallikrein/K1, Kinins, and ACE/Kininase II in Homeostasis and in Disease Insight From Human and Experimental Genetic Studies, Therapeutic Implication
Kallikrein-K1 is the main kinin-forming enzyme in organs in resting condition and in several pathological situations whereas angiotensin I-converting enzyme/kininase II (ACE) is the main kinin-inactivating enzyme in the circulation. Both ACE and K1 activity levels are genetic traits in man. Recent r...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-06-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmed.2019.00136/full |