Neurokinin B

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.

Also Known As:

Neurokinin beta; Neuromedin K; Kassinin, 2- L- methionine- 3- L- histidine- 4- de- L- lysine- 5- de- L- serine- 7- L- phenylalanine-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Neurotransmitter Agents

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843
  - Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 29768
    - Kinins: 2029
      - Tachykinins: 869
        Neurokinin B: 198
  - Nerve Tissue Proteins: 2
    - Neuropeptides: 6772
      - Tachykinins: 869
        Neurokinin B: 198
- Peptides: 82426
  - Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 29768
    - Kinins: 2029
      - Tachykinins: 869
        Neurokinin B: 198
  - Neuropeptides: 6772
    - Tachykinins: 869
      - Neurokinin B: 198
  - Oligopeptides: 519
    - Tachykinins: 869
      - Neurokinin B: 198
Biological Factors: 2472
- Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 29768
  - Kinins: 2029
    - Tachykinins: 869
      - Neurokinin B: 198
- Inflammation Mediators: 1113
  - Autacoids: 276
    - Kinins: 2029
      - Tachykinins: 869
        Neurokinin B: 198

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