Neuromedin N
Encyclopedia
Neuromedin N is a neuropeptide
derived from the same precursor polypeptide as neurotensin
, and with similar but subtly distinct expression and effects.
Neuropeptide
Neuropeptides are small protein-like molecules used by neurons to communicate with each other. They are neuronal signaling molecules, influence the activity of the brain in specific ways and are thus involved in particular brain functions, like analgesia, reward, food intake, learning and...
derived from the same precursor polypeptide as neurotensin
Neurotensin
Neurotensin is a 13 amino acid neuropeptide that is implicated in the regulation of luteinizing hormone and prolactin release and has significant interaction with the dopaminergic system...
, and with similar but subtly distinct expression and effects.