Biologically Active Substance
galanin
Subclass of:
Neuropeptides
Definitions related to galanin:
  • A neuropeptide of 29-30 amino acids depending on the species. Galanin is widely distributed throughout the BRAIN; SPINAL CORD; and INTESTINES. There are various subtypes of GALANIN RECEPTORS implicating roles of galanin in regulating FOOD INTAKE; pain perception; memory; and other neuroendocrine functions.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Widely distributed in the central and peripheral nervous systems; modulates pituitary, pancreatic, and gastric hormone secretions; functional antagonist of cholinergic neurotransmission.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
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