Kininogens

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Description

Kininogens are a group of Glycoproteins consisting of a single Polypeptide chain.  They are present in Blood Plasma, Lymph and Interstitial Fluid.

 

Kininogens Enhance the Function of these Substances

Neuropeptides

 Kininogens function as precursors for Kinins.  [1]

 

These Substances Enhance the Function of Kininogens

Enzymes

 Kininogenases catalyze the conversion of Kininogens to Kinins.

 

Types of Kininogens

 HMW Kininogen

 LMW Kininogen

 

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