noun
- any of various polypeptide hormones that cause dilation of blood vessels and contraction of smooth muscle
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Bradykinin is a well-known kinin that plays a role in inflammation.
- The researcher studied how kinins affect blood pressure regulation.
- Kinins are released during tissue injury and cause pain.
- The kinin system is involved in the body’s response to allergens.
- Scientists are investigating kinin receptors as drug targets.
- Elevated kinin levels were found in patients with certain inflammatory conditions.