(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.

plural of kinin

plural of kininogen

(biochemistry) Any of a set of proteins defined by their primary role as precursors for kinin

(biochemistry) kinin-generating proteinase

plural of kininogenase

plural of kininase

(biochemistry) An enzyme involved in kinin metabolism.

plural of kininogenin

kallikrein