The Biomarker Ontology

Last uploaded: June 3, 2024
Preferred Name

Neuropeptide
Synonyms

neuropeptide

Neuropeptide

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.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C686

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.

code

C686

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.

hasExactSynonym

neuropeptide

Neuropeptide

imported from

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ncit.owl

label

Neuropeptide

Legacy Concept Name

Neuropeptide

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.

preferred label

Neuropeptide

Preferred_Name

Neuropeptide

prefixIRI

NCIT:C686

prefLabel

Neuropeptide

Semantic_Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

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.

UMLS_CUI

C0027895

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/PR_000000001

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