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Urinary kallikrein and plasma renin activity in normal human pregnancy. 1981

G Valdés, and P Espinoza, and R Moore, and H R Croxatto

Urinary kallikrein excretion (UK), plasma renin activity (PRA), and 24-hour urine volume, sodium, and potassium excretion rates were determined sequentially in 16 normal pregnant women. Throughout gestation, UK was significantly elevated as compared to values obtained in 13 control women (1466 +/- 152 vs 375 +/- 90 U/g creatinine). The highest level was observed in Period 2 of gestation, corresponding to Weeks 17 to 24. PRA was also significantly elevated during pregnancy (11.97 +/- 1,35 vs 1.06 +/- 0.90 ng/ml/hr), with the highest level in Period 2. Mean 24-hour urine volume, sodium, and potassium excretion rates were significantly higher during pregnancy. Nor correlation was found between UK and: PRA, urine volume, and sodium and potassium excretions. These findings indicate a consistent activation of the renal-kallikrein-kinin system during pregnancy. We postulate that this vasodilator system might play a role in the maintenance of normotension in pregnancy, counteracting tha effect of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007610 Kallikreins Proteolytic enzymes from the serine endopeptidase family found in normal blood and urine. Specifically, Kallikreins are potent vasodilators and hypotensives and increase vascular permeability and affect smooth muscle. They act as infertility agents in men. Three forms are recognized, PLASMA KALLIKREIN (EC 3.4.21.34), TISSUE KALLIKREIN (EC 3.4.21.35), and PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (EC 3.4.21.77). Kallikrein,Kininogenase,Callicrein,Dilminal,Kallidinogenase,Kalliginogenase,Kallikrein A,Kallikrein B',Kallikrein Light Chain,Kinin-Forming Enzyme,Padutin,alpha-Kallikrein,beta-Kallikrein,beta-Kallikrein B,Enzyme, Kinin-Forming,Kinin Forming Enzyme,Light Chain, Kallikrein,alpha Kallikrein,beta Kallikrein,beta Kallikrein B
D008297 Male Males
D011188 Potassium An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
D011247 Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Gestation,Pregnancies
D011453 Prostaglandins A group of compounds derived from unsaturated 20-carbon fatty acids, primarily arachidonic acid, via the cyclooxygenase pathway. They are extremely potent mediators of a diverse group of physiological processes. Prostaglandin,Prostanoid,Prostanoids
D012079 Renal Circulation The circulation of the BLOOD through the vessels of the KIDNEY. Kidney Circulation,Renal Blood Flow,Circulation, Kidney,Circulation, Renal,Blood Flow, Renal,Flow, Renal Blood
D012083 Renin A highly specific (Leu-Leu) endopeptidase that generates ANGIOTENSIN I from its precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, leading to a cascade of reactions which elevate BLOOD PRESSURE and increase sodium retention by the kidney in the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. The enzyme was formerly listed as EC 3.4.99.19. Angiotensin-Forming Enzyme,Angiotensinogenase,Big Renin,Cryorenin,Inactive Renin,Pre-Prorenin,Preprorenin,Prorenin,Angiotensin Forming Enzyme,Pre Prorenin,Renin, Big,Renin, Inactive
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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