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FMRFamide
Medical Definition: | A molluscan neuroactive peptide which induces a fast excitatory depolarizing response due to direct activation of amiloride-sensitive SODIUM CHANNELS. (From Nature 1995; 378(6558): 730-3) |
Also Called: | FMRFamide, (D-Arg)-Isomer,FMRFamide, (D-Met)-Isomer,FMRFamide, (D-Phe)-Isomer |
CAS Number: | 64190-70-1 |
Previously Indexed: | Nerve Tissue Proteins (1986-1987),Neuropeptides (1987-1997),Oligopeptides (1978-1986) |
FMRFamide Medical Definitions and Terms
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