Physiological Roles of Bradykinin and Involvement of Bradykinin B2 Receptor in Urethral Function in Humans and Animals

ConclusionsThe present study provides evidence that bradykinin elicits urethral smooth muscle contraction via the bradykinin B2 receptor, suggesting the potential utility of this receptor as a novel target for the treatment of voiding dysfunction.

Source: LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - May 10, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kenichiro FUJIMOTO, Taiji YOSHINO, Satoko NAKAJIMA, Hironori YUYAMA, Noriyuki MASUDA, Masahiro TAKEDA Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research