Abstract
The kallikrein-kinin system is an important endogenous proteolytic system that produces kinin peptides and their derivatives, such as kallidin (LBK) and bradykinin (BK). This system participates in the control of several physiological functions, such as inflammatory response, blood pressure control, among others. Kinins exert their effects through two receptors: B1 and B2. The B2 receptor…