Kininogenases

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Also known as:  Kallikreins

 

Description

Kininogenases are a group of endogenous Glycoprotein Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases) present in the Blood Plasma, Kidneys, Pancreas, Intestine, Sweat Glands and Salivary Glands.

 

Kininogenases Enhance the Function of these Substances

Neuropeptides

 Kininogenases catalyze the conversion of Protein substrates known as Kininogens to Kinins.

 

Types of Kininogenases

 Glandular Kininogenases

 Plasma Kininogenase

 

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