Term Name: | venom-mediated vasodilation by activation of bradykinin-dependent signaling |
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Synonyms: | venom-mediated vasodilation through activity of bradykinin |
Definition: | A process in which an organism initiates, promotes, or enhances vasodilation via the action of a venom that activates bradykinin-dependent signaling, concomittantly reducing blood pressure in the bitten/stung organism. This can take place via several mechanisms that affect endogenous bradykinin: either increasing its release by kallikrein-like proteases, increasing bradykinin action by potentiation, or inhibiting bradykinin degradation. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0140162] QuickGO AmiGO |