Understanding the Enzymes: What Destroys Bradykinin?
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With a plasma half-life of only 15–30 seconds, bradykinin is a potent peptide whose biological effects are tightly controlled by rapid enzymatic destruction. The primary enzyme responsible for this rapid inactivation is angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), but it is not the only one. This article explores the specific enzymes involved and the medical implications when the system that naturally destroys bradykinin is inhibited.
