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neurokinin

neurokinin Neurokinin is a mammalian tachykinin neuropeptide made of 10 amino acids.

Neurokinin is a mammalian tachykinin neuropeptide made of 10 amino acids. It acts similarly to substance P and neurokinin A, helping excite neurons and also affecting blood vessels and smooth muscle, including in the bladder and uterus.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Neurokinin B” (D015287).
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