Catabolism and bioactivity of bradykinin and related peptides
Bradykinin and related peptides (BRPs) are common components of amphibian defensive skin secretions, particularly in ranid and phyllomedusine frogs and in bombinid toads. BRPs are known to be highly vasoactive with some possessing potent effects on blood vessel formation (angiogenesis) - a process k...
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Queen's University Belfast
2012
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