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Receptor, Neurokinin-2

Receptor, Neurokinin-2 Definition & Meaning
Receptor, Neurokinin-2 Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Receptor, Neurokinin-2?

A class of cell surface receptors for tachykinins that prefers neurokinin A; (NKA, substance K, neurokinin alpha, neuromedin L), neuropeptide K; (NPK); or neuropeptide gamma over other tachykinins. Neurokinin-2 (NK-2) receptors have been cloned and are similar to other G-protein coupled receptors.

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