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Preferred term

Galanin  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Galanin (1-29)
  • Galanin (1-30)

Scope note

  • A neuropeptide of 29-30 amino acids depending on the species. Galanin is widely distributed throughout the BRAIN; SPINAL CORD; and INTESTINES. There are various subtypes of GALANIN RECEPTORS implicating roles of galanin in regulating FOOD INTAKE; pain perception; memory; and other neuroendocrine functions.

History note

  • 1996 (1984)

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019004

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