Noun
bradykinin (countable and uncountable, plural bradykinins)
(biochemistry) A compound released in the blood in some circumstances which causes contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. It is a peptide with nine amino-acid residues.
Elevated bradykinin level due to ACE inhibition can be a cause of dry cough, angioedema and/or rash, hypotension, and inflammation-related pain. Source: Internet
In kidney cells, the bradykinin receptor B2 has been shown to interact directly with a protein tyrosine phosphatase. Source: Internet
Certain enzymes are capable of breaking down bradykinin (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Aminopeptidase P). Source: Internet