NCIt definition : B2 bradykinin receptor (391 aa, 44 kDa) is encoded by the human BDKRB2 gene. This
protein plays a role in bradykinin binding and receptor signaling.;
NCIt note : Bradykinin Receptor B2, encoded by the BDKRB2 gene, is a receptor for bradykinin.
The 9 aa bradykinin peptide elicits many responses including vasodilation, edema,
smooth muscle spasm and pain fiber stimulation. This receptor associates with G proteins
that stimulate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Alternate start
codons result in two isoforms of the protein.;