Biologically Active Substance
neuropeptide y
neu·ro·pep·tide y [ noo r-oh-pep-tahyd, nyoo r- wahy ]
Subclass of:
Neuropeptides
Definitions related to neuropeptide y:
  • 36-amino acid peptide present in many organs and in many sympathetic noradrenergic neurons; has vasoconstrictor and natriuretic activity.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • 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.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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