Neuropeptide Y

A 36-amino acid peptide present in many organs and in many sympathetic noradrenergic neurons. It has vasoconstrictor and natriuretic activity and regulates local blood flow, glandular secretion, and smooth muscle activity. The peptide also stimulates feeding and drinking behavior and influences secretion of pituitary hormones.

Year introduced: 1987

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Tree Number(s): D12.644.400.500, D12.776.631.650.500

MeSH Unique ID: D009478

Entry Terms:

• Neuropeptide Tyrosine
• Tyrosine, Neuropeptide
• Neuropeptide Y Like Immunoreactive Peptide
• Neuropeptide Y-Like Immunoreactive Peptide

Previous Indexing:

• Nerve Tissue Proteins (1966-1986)

See Also:

• Receptors, Neuropeptide Y

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Neuropeptide Y

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Nerve Tissue Proteins
Neuropeptides
Neuropeptide Y