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substance P

substance P Substance P is a small neurotransmitter found in both the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Substance P is a small neurotransmitter found in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. It helps transmit pain signals and also affects intestinal muscle contraction as well as inflammatory and immune activity.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Substance P” (D013373).
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