About The Medical Condition Substance K
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Substance K
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Substance K?
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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