Neuropeptide K potently stimulates salivary gland secretion and potentiates substance P-induced salivation.

Takeda, Y

Neuropeptide K potently stimulates salivary gland secretion and potentiates substance P-induced salivation. [electronic resource] - Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Jan 1989 - 392-6 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0027-8424

10.1073/pnas.86.1.392 doi


Animals
Atropine--pharmacology
Drug Synergism
Kinetics
Male
Neuropeptides--pharmacology
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
Receptors, Neurokinin-1
Receptors, Neurotransmitter--metabolism
Reference Values
Saliva--drug effects
Salivary Glands--drug effects
Structure-Activity Relationship
Submandibular Gland--metabolism
Substance P--metabolism
Tachykinins