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neurotensin

neurotensin Neurotensin is a biologically active peptide first isolated from the hypothalamus.

Neurotensin is a biologically active peptide first isolated from the hypothalamus. Evidence indicates it functions as a neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems, and it also has effects on blood pressure and smooth muscle activity in animal studies.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Neurotensin” (D009496).
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