FMRFamide

A molluscan neuroactive peptide which induces a fast excitatory depolarizing response due to direct activation of amiloride-sensitive SODIUM CHANNELS. (From Nature 1995; 378(6558): 730-3)

Also Known As:

FMRF; FMRF-NH2; FMRF-amide; FMRFamide, (D-Arg)-Isomer; FMRFamide, (D-Met)-Isomer; FMRFamide, (D-Phe)-Isomer; FMRFamide, (D-phenylalanine)-Isomer; Phe-Met-Arg-Phe-NH2; Phe-Met-Arg-Phe-amide; FMRF NH2; FMRF amide; Phe Met Arg Phe amide

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Membrane Transport Modulators

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843
  - Nerve Tissue Proteins: 2
    - Neuropeptides: 6772
      - FMRFamide: 150
- Peptides: 82426
  - Neuropeptides: 6772
    - FMRFamide: 150

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