kinin
IPA: kˈɪnɪn
noun
- (biochemistry) Any of various structurally related polypeptides of the autacoid family, such as bradykinin and kallikrein, that act locally to induce vasodilation and contraction of smooth muscle.
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Examples of "kinin" in Sentences
- It is a component of the kinin kallikrein system.
- This drug comprises a sulfonyl urea and a kinin in retarded form.
- The excess plasmin also activates the complement and kinin systems.
- It is probably more of a participant in the kinin kallikrein system.
- Defects of the kinin kallikrein system in diseases are not generally recognized.
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