1 / 1
|
DeCS
|
|
|
Descriptor English:
|
|
Neuropeptide Y
|
Descriptor Spanish:
|
|
neuropéptido Y
|
Descriptor Portuguese:
|
|
Neuropeptídeo Y
|
Synonyms English:
|
|
Neuropeptide Tyrosine
Neuropeptide Y Like Immunoreactive Peptide
Neuropeptide Y-Like Immunoreactive Peptide
Tyrosine, Neuropeptide
|
Tree Number:
|
|
D12.644.400.500
D12.776.631.650.500
|
Definition English:
|
|
A 36-amino acid peptide present in many organs and in many sympathetic noradrenergic neurons. It has vasoconstrictor and natriuretic activity and regulates local blood flow, glandular secretion, and smooth muscle activity. The peptide also stimulates feeding and drinking behavior and influences secretion of pituitary hormones. |
Indexing Annotation English:
|
|
a neurotransmitter; /biosyn /physiol permitted
|
See Related English:
|
|
Receptors, Neuropeptide Y
|
History Note English:
|
|
87
|
Allowable Qualifiers English:
|
|
|
Record Number:
|
|
19259
|
Unique Identifier:
|
|
D009478
|
Occurrence in VHL:
|
|
|
Similar:
|
|
DeCS
|