English language
Toggle Transcript
kinin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cytokinin |
| Type of | growth regulator, phytohormone, plant hormone |
Examples of kinin
kinin
The B1-receptor is part of the kallikrein-kinin-system.
From the sciencedaily.com
The oedema is probably due to increased levels of kinin.
From the newscientist.com
Activation of kinin receptor B1 limits encephalitogenic T lymphocyte recruitment to the central nervous system.
From the sciencedaily.com
Rather, it triggered another series of events known as the kallikrein-kinin system, which influences the inflammatory response.
From the sciencedaily.com
- Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
- A kinin is any of various structurally related polypeptides, such as bradykinin and kallikrein. They are members of the autacoid family.
- (Kinins) The kinin-kallikrein system or simply kinin system is a poorly delineated system of blood proteins that plays a role in inflammation, blood pressure control, coagulation and pain. Its important mediators bradykinin and kallidin are vasodilators and act on many cell types.
- (kinins) A family of polypeptides released during inflammatory responses and which increase vascular permeability and smooth muscle contraction.
- (kinins) a group of substances. They have different actions. Some make smooth muscle contract and blood vessels dilate.
- A substance promoting cell division. In plant systems, the prefix cyto- has been added (cytokinin) to distinguish it from kinin in animal systems.
