substance-K; neurokinin-A; neuromedin-L

Introduction

Substance K is derived from proneurokinin-A, the same precursor for substance-P.

Function

• plays a role in control of neuronal excitability, seizure sensitivity & apoptosis

More general terms

• tachykinin (neurokinin)

Additional terms

• substance-K receptor; SKR; neurokinin A receptor; NK-2 receptor; NK-2R; tachykinin receptor 2 (TACR2, NK2R, NKNAR, TAC2R)

Database

• OMIM: https://mirror.omim.org/entry/162320