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bombesin

bombesin Bombesin is a 14-amino-acid peptide first identified in the skin of certain toads and also found naturally in many animals, including mammals, where it acts as a neurotransmitter.

Bombesin is a 14-amino-acid peptide first identified in the skin of certain toads and also found naturally in many animals, including mammals, where it acts as a neurotransmitter. It influences smooth muscle activity as well as stomach secretion and kidney blood flow and function.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Bombesin” (D001839).
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