Kinins
Definition
Kinins are proteins in the blood that cause inflammation and affect blood pressure (especially causing blood pressure to go down).
They also:
- Increase blood flow throughout the body
- Make it easier for fluids to pass through small blood vessels
- Stimulate pain receptors
- Are part of a complex system that helps repair damaged tissue in the body
References
Bean KV, Massey HD, Gupta G. Mediators of inflammation: complement. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 48.
Kumar V, Abbas AK, Aster JC. Inflammation and repair. In: Kumar V, Abbas AK, Aster JC, eds. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 3.
Taber's Medical Dictionary Online. Kinin. www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/741845/0/kinin?q=Kinins. Accessed June 14, 2023.
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