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Neurotensin

Medical Definition:	A biologically active tridecapeptide isolated from the hypothalamus. It has been shown to induce hypotension in the rat, to stimulate contraction of guinea pig ileum and rat uterus, and to cause relaxation of rat duodenum. There is also evidence that it acts as both a peripheral and a central nervous system neurotransmitter.
Guide Notes:	a neurotransmitter isolated from the hypothalamus; /biosyn /physiol permitted
CAS Type 1 Name:	CAS Number:	39379-15-2
Previously Indexed:	Kinins (1966-1977),Nerve Tissue Proteins (1966-1977),Peptides (1966-1977)

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