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Tachykinin Family Peptides: Comprehensive Peptide Reference

Guide to substance P, neurokinin A, and neurokinin B in pain transmission and neuroinflammation. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biological a...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
substance-p neurokinin pain peptide-family

Overview

Tachykinin Family Peptides are neuropeptides involved in pain transmission, inflammation, and neurogenic responses.

Key Members

  • Substance P: Pain and inflammation mediator
  • Neurokinin A: Bronchoconstriction and smooth muscle contraction
  • Neurokinin B: Reproductive neuroendocrine function
  • Hemokinin-1: Immune system modulation

Clinical Significance

NK1 receptor antagonists (aprepitant) are antiemetics used in chemotherapy-induced nausea.

References

  • Source: ENCP Peptide Database
  • Category: Peptide Families

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameTachykinin Family Peptides
CategoryPeptide Families

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