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Kininogen, Low-Molecular-Weight

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Definition: A protein, molecular weight 50 kD, located in various normal tissues. Upon cleavage by KALLIKREINS, it forms KALLIDIN. Kallidin, in turn, is converted into BRADYKININ. (From Stedman, 25th ed)  DF: LMWK    Other names Kininogens, Low-Molecular-Weight; Kininogen, Low Molecular Weight; Low-Molecular-Weight Kininogens; Low Molecular Weight Kininogens; Low Molecular Weight Kininogen; LMWK; Low-Molecular-Weight Kininogen

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