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Kinins are proteins in the blood that affect certain muscle contractions and blood pressure (especially low blood pressure).

They also:

  • Increase blood flow throughout the body
  • Make it easier for fluids to pass through small blood vessels (capillaries)
  • Stimulate pain receptors
  • Are part of a complex system that helps repair damaged tissue in the body
References

Firestein GS. Mechanisms of inflammation and tissue repair. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 45.

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Definition

Kinins are proteins in the blood that affect certain muscle contractions and blood pressure (especially low blood pressure).

They also:

  • Increase blood flow throughout the body
  • Make it easier for fluids to pass through small blood vessels (capillaries)
  • Stimulate pain receptors
  • Are part of a complex system that helps repair damaged tissue in the body
References

Firestein GS. Mechanisms of inflammation and tissue repair. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 45.

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Michael Bader has written:

'Kinins' -- subject(s): Kinins, Kallikreins, Kallikrein, Metabolism, Kallikrein-Kinin System, Physiology

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Kinins and prostaglandins are both key cells in the process of inflammation. Active complement or tissue damage can trigger these mast cells. The Kinins trigger pain in the nerve endings. Prostaglandins are like histamine and increase permiability and vasodilation in the capillary vessel. Which is the most important part of the inflammation process.

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kinins and c-reactive protein

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Gert L. Haberland has written:

'Proteolytische Systeme, Steuerungsseinheiten im Organismus' -- subject(s): Kinins, Proteolytic enzymes

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