noun
- A peptide hormone produced in the body that acts as a potent vasodilator and inflammatory mediator; a breakdown product of kininogen.
Usage: biochemistry; medical
Examples
- Kallidin is released during inflammatory responses and helps regulate blood vessel permeability.
- The kallidin-kinin system plays an important role in pain perception and inflammation.
- Researchers studied kallidin's effects on vascular smooth muscle contraction.
- Kallidin levels increase in certain pathological conditions affecting blood pressure regulation.