Tachykinins

A family of biologically active peptides sharing a common conserved C-terminal sequence, -Phe-X-Gly-Leu-Met-NH2, where X is either an aromatic or a branched aliphatic amino acid. Members of this family have been found in mammals, amphibians, and mollusks. Tachykinins have diverse pharmacological actions in the central nervous system and the cardiovascular, genitourinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems, as well as in glandular tissues. This diversity of activity is due to the existence of three or more subtypes of tachykinin receptors.

Also Known As:

Tachykinin

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Neurotransmitter Agents

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

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