Asp-Ala-Phe-Val-beta-Ala-Leu-Met-NH2

Uses

(β-Ala8)-Neurokinin A (4-10), a neuropeptide, is a potent and selective NK-2 tachykinin receptor (Neurokinin Receptor) agonist[1].

in vivo

References

[1] C A Maggi, et al. In vivo pharmacology of [beta Ala8]neurokinin A-(4-10), a selective NK-2 tachykinin receptor agonist. Eur J Pharmacol. 1990 Feb 20;177(1-2):81-6. DOI:10.1016/0014-2999(90)90552-h
[2] G Basilisco, et al. A selective NK-2 antagonist blocks the increase of canine colonic tone and ileal contractions induced by the NK-2 selective receptor agonist, [beta Ala8] neurokinin A-(4-10). Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 1994 Oct;8(5):527-33. DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2036.1994.tb00326.x