KALLIKREIN

Etymology

Noun

kallikrein (countable and uncountable, plural kallikreins)

(enzyme) A hypotensive protease that liberates kinins from blood plasma proteins and is used therapeutically for vasodilation.

Synonyms: kallidinogenase, kininogenin

Source: Wiktionary



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