Preferred Name | Neuropeptide | |
Synonyms |
neuropeptide Neuropeptide |
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Definitions |
Peptides with direct synaptic effects or indirect modulatory effects on the nervous system. A neuropeptide is a molecule released by neurons as an intercellular neurotransmitter. Alternatively, neuropeptides can be released by non-neuronal cells as hormones. They are endogenous peptides such as endorphins that influence neural activity or functioning. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C686 |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
A member of a class of protein-like molecules made in the brain. Neuropeptides consist of short chains of amino acids, with some functioning as neurotransmitters and some functioning as hormones. |
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code |
C686 |
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definition |
Peptides with direct synaptic effects or indirect modulatory effects on the nervous system. A neuropeptide is a molecule released by neurons as an intercellular neurotransmitter. Alternatively, neuropeptides can be released by non-neuronal cells as hormones. They are endogenous peptides such as endorphins that influence neural activity or functioning. |
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hasExactSynonym |
neuropeptide Neuropeptide |
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imported from | ||
label |
Neuropeptide |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Neuropeptide |
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note |
Peptides with direct synaptic effects or indirect modulatory effects on the nervous system. A neuropeptide is a molecule released by neurons as an intercellular neurotransmitter. Alternatively, neuropeptides can be released by non-neuronal cells as hormones. They are endogenous peptides such as endorphins that influence neural activity or functioning. |
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preferred label |
Neuropeptide |
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Preferred_Name |
Neuropeptide |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C686 |
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prefLabel |
Neuropeptide |
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Semantic_Type |
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein |
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textual definition |
Peptides with direct synaptic effects or indirect modulatory effects on the nervous system. A neuropeptide is a molecule released by neurons as an intercellular neurotransmitter. Alternatively, neuropeptides can be released by non-neuronal cells as hormones. They are endogenous peptides such as endorphins that influence neural activity or functioning. |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0027895 |
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subClassOf |