MeSH 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.;
MeSH CAS label : neurotensin;
Registry Number MeSH : 39379-15-2;
MeSH annotation : a neurotransmitter isolated from the hypothalamus; /biosyn /physiol permitted;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurotensin;
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.