"Neuropeptide Y" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A 36-amino acid peptide present in many organs and in many sympathetic noradrenergic neurons. It has vasoconstrictor and natriuretic activity and regulates local blood flow, glandular secretion, and smooth muscle activity. The peptide also stimulates feeding and drinking behavior and influences secretion of pituitary hormones.
| Descriptor ID |
D009478
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D12.644.400.500 D12.776.631.650.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Neuropeptide Y- Neuropeptide Y
- Neuropeptide Tyrosine
- Tyrosine, Neuropeptide
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| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Neuropeptide Y" by people in Profiles.
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Israel Y, Kandov Y, Khaimova E, Kest A, Lewis SR, Pasternak GW, Pan YX, Rossi GC, Bodnar RJ. NPY-induced feeding: pharmacological characterization using selective opioid antagonists and antisense probes in rats. Peptides. 2005 Jul; 26(7):1167-75.
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Bette M, Roehrenbeck A, Dietzschold B, Weihe E. Neuropeptide Y up-regulation in cerebrocortical neurons after Borna Disease Virus infection is unrelated to brain inflammation in rats. Neurosci Lett. 2004 Aug 12; 366(2):197-200.
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Anthone GJ, Orandle MS, Wang BH, Yeo CJ. Neuropeptide Y-induced intestinal absorption: mediation by alpha 2-adrenergic receptors. Surgery. 1991 Dec; 110(6):1132-8.
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Anthone GJ, Orandle MS, Mavrophilipos ZV, Wang BH, Yeo CJ. Neuropeptide Y is a proabsorptive agent in the small intestine. J Surg Res. 1991 Jun; 50(6):589-94.