kinin cascade

Term ID

GO:0002254

Synonyms

Definition

A series of reactions that takes place outside the cell that occur as a result of by-products of tissue damage, including collagen, cartilage, and basement membrane. The ultimate product of the kinin cascade include kallidin and bradykinin, agents known to induce smooth muscle contraction, vasoconstriction, and increased vascular permeability. (3)

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Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: acute inflammatory response protein activation cascade

acute inflammatory response protein activation cascade Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: plasma kallikrein-kinin cascade tissue kallikrein-kinin cascade

plasma kallikrein-kinin cascade tissue kallikrein-kinin cascade Show first 5 Terms
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of kinin cascade

negative regulation of kinin cascade Show first 5 Terms
positively regulated by: positive regulation of kinin cascade

positive regulation of kinin cascade Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of kinin cascade

regulation of kinin cascade Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes