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PHYSALAEMIN

\fˈa͡ɪsɐlˌiːmɪn], \fˈa‍ɪsɐlˌiːmɪn], \f_ˈaɪ_s_ɐ_l_ˌiː_m_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of PHYSALAEMIN

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An oligopeptide isolated from the skin of Physalaemus fuscumaculatus, a South American frog. It is a typical kinin, resembling SUBSTANCE P in structure and action and has been proposed as a sialagogue, antihypertensive, and vasodilator.

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