plural of kinin

(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 kininogen

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

The enzymatic breakdown or kininogen

Relating to kininogenolysis

plural of kininogenase

(biochemistry) kinin-generating proteinase

plural of kininase

(biochemistry) An enzyme involved in kinin metabolism.