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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. neuropeptides
  6. neurotensin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. neuropeptides
  6. neurotensin

Preferred term

neurotensin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A biologically active tridecapeptide isolated from the hypothalamus. It has been shown to induce hypotension in the rat, to stimulate contraction of guinea pig ileum and rat uterus, and to cause relaxation of rat duodenum. There is also evidence that it acts as both a peripheral and a central nervous system neurotransmitter.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/331447

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