Bradykinin (1-6) is an amino-truncated Bradykinin peptide. Bradykinin (1-6) is a stable metabolite of Bradykinin, cleaved by carboxypeptidase Y (CPY).
Bradykinin (1-6) is a stable metabolite of Bradykinin in rat urine. Bradykinin (BK) is very active in renal function becauseit participates in increasing the renal blood flow and in diuresis and natriuresis[1].
[1]. Majima M, et al. Diuretic and natriuretic effect of ebelactone B in anesthetized rats by inhibition of a urinary carboxypeptidase Y-like kininase. Jpn J Pharmacol. 1994 May;65(1):79-82.