bradykinin

Bradykinin is an inflammatory mediator. It is a peptide that causes blood vessels to dilate (enlarge) via the release of prostacyclin, nitric oxide, and Endothelium-Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor. Bradykinin is a physiologically and pharmacologically active peptide of the kinin group of proteins, consisting of nine amino acids.

1. Artemitin (Erianthin) has anti-inflammatory activity. 2. Artemitin (Erianthin) protects endothelial function by acting as antioxidant and antiapoptotic agent and through the activation of ERK1/2 and Akt. 3. Intravenous injection of Artemitin (Erianthin)(.75 mg/kg) significantly reduces the hypertensive response to angiotensin I while increases the average length of bradykinin-induced hypotension.