Associations to the word «Kinin»

Wiktionary

KININ, noun. (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.

Dictionary definition

KININ, noun. Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves.

Wise words

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