About The Medical Condition Neurokinin alpha

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Neurokinin alpha

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Neurokinin alpha Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Neurokinin alpha?

A mammalian decapeptide tachykinin found in the central nervous system. It is similar in structure and action to SUBSTANCE P and NEUROKININ K. The compound has bronchoconstrictor, smooth muscle constrictor, and hypotensive effects and also activates the micturition reflex.

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