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kinin

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ki·nin  (knn)
n.
Any of various structurally related polypeptides, such as bradykinin, that act locally to induce vasodilation and contraction of smooth muscle.
[Short for bradykinin.]
kinin [ˈkaɪnɪn]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of a group of polypeptides in the blood that cause dilation of the blood vessels and make smooth muscles contract
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) another name for cytokinin
[from Greek kin(ēma) motion + -in]
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Noun1.kinin - any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
cytokinin
growth regulator, phytohormone, plant hormone - (botany) a plant product that acts like a hormone


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Increased airway kinin levels occur after exposure to a variety of noxious stimuli (Lauredo et al.
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Kinins and other chemicals released by immune system cells in the nasal membranes are the subject of intensive research.
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suppression of kinin activity, resulting in constriction of the microvasculature
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