Chemicals and Drugs

Bradykinin B2 Receptor

A constitutively expressed subtype of bradykinin receptor that may play a role in the acute phase of the inflammatory and pain response. It has high specificity for intact forms of BRADYKININ and KALLIDIN. The receptor is coupled to G-PROTEIN, GQ-G11 ALPHA FAMILY and G-PROTEIN, GI-GO ALPHA FAMILY signaling proteins.

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Abstract

A constitutively expressed subtype of bradykinin receptor that may play a role in the acute phase of the inflammatory and pain response. It has high specificity for intact forms of BRADYKININ and KALLIDIN. The receptor is coupled to G-PROTEIN, GQ-G11 ALPHA FAMILY and G-PROTEIN, GI-GO ALPHA FAMILY signaling proteins.

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  • Bradykinin B2 Receptors
  • Bradykinin Type 2 Receptor
  • Receptor, Bradykinin B2
  • Receptor, Bradykinin Type 2
  • B2 Receptor, Bradykinin
  • B2 Receptors, Bradykinin
  • Receptors, Bradykinin B2

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, agonists, analysis, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.

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History Note

2004; use RECEPTOR, BRADYKININ B2 (NM) 1994-2003

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  • Receptors, Bradykinin (1996-2003)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bradykinin B2 Receptor. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D043782. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D043782
  2. Bradykinin B2 Receptor. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21111688