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  1. Fields of Study
  2. hydrolases
  3. peptidases
  4. proteinases
  5. serine proteinases
  6. kallikreins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. hydrolases
  3. peptidases
  4. proteinases
  5. serine proteinases
  6. kallikreins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. cardiovascular agents
  4. vasodilator agents
  5. kallikreins

Preferred term

kallikreins

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Proteolytic enzymes from the serine endopeptidase family found in normal blood and urine. Specifically, kallikreins are potent vasodilators and hypotensives and increase vascular permeability and affect smooth muscle.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/35497

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