bradykinin

Function: - vasodilator - facilitates release of prostacyclin & nitric oxide Pharmacology: - ACE inhibitors inhibit degadation of bradykinin - bradykinin is thought to be the cause of a dry cough associated with ACE inhibitors

Properties

COMPARTMENT: extracellular compartment

References

Wikipedia: Bradykinin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradykinin