neuropeptide

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.16265
One of a group of small proteins (peptides) that serve as neurotransmitters in the brain, autonomic nervous system and neuroendocrine system.
See also: endorphin, enkephalin
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 889 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'neuropeptide' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.16265 RIS BibTex EndNote
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