MeSH definition : 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 A with the ability
to excite neurons, dilate blood vessels, and contract smooth muscles, such as those
in the URINARY BLADDER and UTERUS.;
MeSH synonym : neurokinin beta; neuromedin k;
MeSH CAS label : kassinin, 2-L-methionine-3-L-histidine-4-de-L-lysine-5-de-L-serine-7-L-phenylalanine-;
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 A with the ability
to excite neurons, dilate blood vessels, and contract smooth muscles, such as those
in the URINARY BLADDER and UTERUS.