| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9894379 | Regulatory Peptides | 2005 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Tachykinins mediate NANC contractions to EFS in the mouse small intestine. Endogenously released tachykinins activate mainly NK1 receptors, located on cholinergic nerves and smooth muscle cells and, to a lesser degree, NK2 and NK3 receptors, most likely located presynaptically.
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Authors
Heiko U. De Schepper, Benedicte Y. De Winter, Tom C. Seerden, Arnold G. Herman, Paul A. Pelckmans, Joris G. De Man,