Function
Pain transmission
Tachykinin family peptide — central to nociception research.
Part of the Neuropeptides & signaling cluster
Regulatory status — Canada
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How we source and review this content → Overview Substance P is an 11-amino-acid neuropeptide of the tachykinin family involved in pain signaling and neurogenic inflammation research.
Source & context Biological / chemical source: Nervous system
Primary research or clinical context: Pain research
Sequence motif The C-terminal FXGLM-amide motif is characteristic of tachykinins and important for receptor interaction at NK1 and related receptors.
Sequence One-letter sequence commonly cited for Substance P (educational; isoforms and modifications may differ):
FAQ about Substance P What is Substance P?+ Substance P is an 11-amino-acid neuropeptide of the tachykinin family involved in pain signaling and neurogenic inflammation research.
Is Substance P an approved medicine?+ Substance P is discussed here as a research / educational topic. Pain research. This is not medical advice.
What is the typical length of Substance P?+ Substance P is commonly described as approximately 11 amino acids (Neuropeptide).
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