Physalaemin

Physalaemin is an oligopeptide that is originally derived from the skin of the South American frog Physalaemus fuscumaculatus. It belongs to the class of kinins and shares a similar chemical structure and mode of action with Substance P. It is a potent vasodilator and has hypotensive effects.

Physalaemin is a neuropeptide found in amphibians that has shown potential in the treatment of Sjogren's disease.

Physalaemin is a non-mammalian tachykinin that selectively binds with high affinity to the neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor.

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[4] Physalaemin Inhibits Thyrotropin Secretion in Rats DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1210457
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