Kallikrein-Kinin System D016234

Related MeSH Hierarchy (5)

Phenomena and Processes [G] » Chemical Phenomena [G02] » Biochemical Phenomena » Osmoregulation » Water-Electrolyte Balance » Kallikrein-Kinin System

Phenomena and Processes [G] » Metabolism [G03] » Metabolic Networks and Pathways » Kallikrein-Kinin System

Phenomena and Processes [G] » Metabolism [G03] » Osmoregulation » Water-Electrolyte Balance » Kallikrein-Kinin System

Phenomena and Processes [G] » Physiological Phenomena [G07] » Homeostasis » Osmoregulation » Water-Electrolyte Balance » Kallikrein-Kinin System

Phenomena and Processes [G] » Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena [G09] » Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena » Hemodynamics » Kallikrein-Kinin System

Description

A system of metabolic interactions by products produced in the distal nephron of the KIDNEY. These products include KALLIKREIN; KININS; KININASE I; KININASE II; and ENKEPHALINASE. This system participates in the control of renal functions. It interacts with the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN-ALDOSTERONE SYSTEM to regulate BLOOD PRESSURE, generation of PROSTAGLANDINS, release of VASOPRESSINS, and WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.   MeSH

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