Bradykinin Definition

brădĭ-kīnĭn, -kĭnĭn
noun
A biologically active polypeptide, consisting of nine amino acids, that forms from a blood plasma globulin and mediates the inflammatory response, increases vasodilation, and causes contraction of smooth muscle.
American Heritage Medicine
A kinin, C50H73N15O11, released from blood plasma by some snake venoms and certain other enzymes, which slows intestinal contractions, lowers blood pressure, etc.
Webster's New World

(biochemistry) One of the kinins, a nonapeptide that reduces blood pressure by dilating blood vessels.

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Other Word Forms of Bradykinin

Noun

Singular:
bradykinin
Plural:
bradykinins

Origin of Bradykinin

  • brady– Greek kīnein to move keiə- in Indo-European roots –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Bradykinin Sentence Examples

  • This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II in blood plasma and in vascular endothelial tissues and degrades bradykinin.

  • They also reduce the rate of bradykinin inactivation, which is a potent vasodilator.

  • IgE binds to the mast cells, causing them to suddenly release a number of chemicals, including histamine, heparin, serotonin, and bradykinin.

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