Preprotachykinin-1 Products

Description

This gene encodes four products of the tachykinin peptide hormone family, substance P and neurokinin A, as well as the related peptides, neuropeptide K and neuropeptide gamma. These hormones are thought to function as neurotransmitters which interact with nerve receptors and smooth muscle cells. They are known to induce behavioral responses and function as vasodilators and secretagogues. Substance P is an antimicrobial peptide with antibacterial and antifungal properties. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Bioinformatics

Product By Gene ID	6863
Alternate Names	Hs.2563 NK2 NKNA NPK PPT protachykinin-1 TAC1 TAC2

Research Areas for Preprotachykinin-1

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Growth and Development
Neuroendocrinology
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