Substance P
Synonyms
Euler Gaddum Substance P
Euler-Gaddum Substance P
Hypothalamic Substance P
SP(1-11)
Substance P, Euler-Gaddum
Substance P, Hypothalamic
An eleven-amino acid neurotransmitter that appears in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. It is involved in transmission of PAIN, causes rapid contractions of the gastrointestinal smooth muscle, and modulates inflammatory and immune responses.
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