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kinin [′kī·nən] (pharmacology) Any of several pharmacologically active polypeptides that act as hypotensives, contracting isolated smooth muscles and increasing capillary permeability; an example is bradykinin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Increased airway kinin levels occur after exposure to a variety of noxious stimuli (Lauredo et al. Kinins and other chemicals released by immune system cells in the nasal membranes are the subject of intensive research. suppression of kinin activity, resulting in constriction of the microvasculature |
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