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  • noun Plural form of kinin.

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Examples

  • (The kinins, described on page 22, have some effect similar to histamine.)

    The Human Brain Asimov, Isaac 1963

  • There are kinins, ready made, in the venom of the wasp.

    The Human Brain Asimov, Isaac 1963

  • Even with the structure in hand, they can't tell exactly how the kinins bring about the effects they do.

    The Human Brain Asimov, Isaac 1963

  • The molecules of the kinins are simpler than are those of the gastrointestinal hormones.

    The Human Brain Asimov, Isaac 1963

  • Eventually, bradykinin, kallidin, and all similar hormones were grouped under the name kinins.

    The Human Brain Asimov, Isaac 1963

  • Subject: Role of kinins in modulating pathological activation of spinal motor circuits by pain afferents during early development.

    THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010

  • Dr. Whelan's research explores the role of kinins in modulating pathological activation of spinal motor circuits by pain afferents during early development.

    THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010

  • Less similar respiratory cheap vasotec buy side problems have included rhinorrhea, which is thought to worsen third to the therapy of anemia on beginning kinins.

    Wii-volution 2010

  • Interestingly, ACE inhibitors, which inhibit Ang II production from Ang I, also increase the levels of kinins, which are normally degraded by ACE.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Alfredo Csibi et al. 2010

  • Interestingly, the up-regulation in the gene expression of B1 and B2 receptors was positively correlated to pain intensity only after ketorolac treatment, signifying an interaction between prostaglandins and kinins in the inflammatory pain process.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles May Hamza 2010

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