KININOGENASE
\kˈɪnɪnˌə͡ʊd͡ʒne͡ɪs], \kˈɪnɪnˌəʊdʒneɪs], \k_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_n_ˌəʊ_dʒ_n_eɪ_s]\
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Proteolytic enzymes from the serine endopeptidase family found in normal blood and urine. Specifically, Kallikreins are potent vasodilators and hypotensives and increases vascular permeability and affects smooth muscle. They act as infertility agents in men. Three forms are recognized, PLASMA KALLIKREIN (EC 3.4.21.34), TISSUE KALLIKREIN (EC 3.4.21.35), and PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (EC 3.4.21.77).
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