Neurokinin A

Introduction: Neurokinin A

Description of Neurokinin A

Neurokinin A: A mammalian neuropeptide of 10 amino acids that belongs to the tachykinin family. It is similar in structure and action to SUBSTANCE P and NEUROKININ B with the ability to excite neurons, dilate blood vessels, and contract smooth muscles, such as those in the BRONCHI.
Source: MeSH 2007

Terms associated with Neurokinin A:

Terms Similar to Neurokinin A:

• Substance K

Source - MeSH 2007

Related Topics

• Receptors, Neurokinin-2

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Neurokinin A

• Tachykinins

Source - MeSH 2007

The following terms can be used for Neurokinin A

• substance K

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Neurokinin A

The following list attempts to classify Neurokinin A into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Peptides
    • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
      • Kinins
        • Tachykinins
          • Neurokinin A

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Peptides
    • Neuropeptides
      • Tachykinins
        • Neurokinin A

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Peptides
    • Oligopeptides
      • Tachykinins
        • Neurokinin A

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Proteins
    • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
      • Kinins
        • Tachykinins
          • Neurokinin A

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Proteins
    • Nerve Tissue Proteins
      • Neuropeptides
        • Tachykinins
          • Neurokinin A

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