Neurotensin
| 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. |
| Notes: |
a neurotransmitter isolated from the hypothalamus; /biosyn /physiol permitted |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
39379-15-2 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Kinins (1966-1977),Nerve Tissue Proteins (1966-1977),Peptides (1966-1977) |
Neurotensin Definitions and Terms
MedicalGlossary.org is designed as a free, browsable resource for all. The medical terms and definitions are not intended to replace medical informaion provided by licensed healthcare professionals. Please see a doctor if you need medical assistance. Don't see the medical term you were researching? Send us an e-mail from our "about us" page. We will do our best to research and classify new medical terms in a timely manner. Our current list of medical terms is over 26,000. Data sources include the U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2004 Medical Subject Headings.
|
