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Neurotensin  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

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Entry terms

  • 39379-15-2

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Z413VR59-7

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