Definition
bradykinin
noun
- A peptide compound released in tissues during injury or allergic reactions that causes pain, inflammation, and vasodilation.
Usage: biochemistry; medical
Examples
- Bradykinin is one of the primary mediators of pain in inflammatory responses.
- When tissue is damaged, bradykinin is released and triggers pain signals in nerve endings.
- Researchers study bradykinin to develop better treatments for inflammatory diseases.
- The drug works by blocking bradykinin receptors to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Bradykinin causes blood vessels to dilate, leading to swelling at the injury site.