Kinin
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A kinin is any of various structurally related polypeptides, such as bradykinin and kallikrein. They are members of the autacoid family.[1]
They act locally to induce vasodilation and contraction of smooth muscle.[2][3]
It is a component of the kinin-kallikrein system.
Their precursors are kininogen.[4]
In botany, it refers to plant hormones which delay aging.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ MeSH Kinins
- ^ Kinin at eMedicine Dictionary
- ^ k_03/12471072 at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
- ^ Online Medical Dictionary
- ^ Wordnet
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