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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

Preferred term

substance P

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information An eleven-amino acid neurotransmitter that appears in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. It is involved in transmission of pain, causes rapid contractions of the gastrointestinal smooth muscle, and modulates inflammatory and immune responses.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/54735

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