Both insulin-dependent (type 1) and insulin-independent (type 2) diabetes are complex disorders characterized by symptomatic glucose intolerance due to either defective insulin secretion, insulin action or both...
Keywords: bradykinin B1 receptor, hyperalgesia, kinins, neuropathy, nociception, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes
02/2006 | Biological Chemistry, Walter de GruyterThe renin-angiotensin (RAS) and kallikrein-kinin (KKS) systems play a key role in multiple physiological and pathophysiological conditions, including growth and development, inflammation, blood pressure regulation and control of renal function...
Keywords: angiotensin, angiotensin-converting enzyme, development, kidney, kinins, receptors
02/2006 | Biological Chemistry, Walter de GruyterKinins are potent vasoactive peptides generated in blood and tissues by the kallikrein serine proteases...
Keywords: diabetes, glucose, insulin, kinin B1 receptor, kinins, pancreas
04/2006 | Biological Chemistry, Walter de GruyterPost-exercise hypotension is an important event for blood pressure regulation, especially in hypertensive individuals...
Keywords: aerobic exercise, circuit weight training, hypertension, kallikrein, kinins
05/2007 | Biological Chemistry, Walter de Gruyter