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GO: Molecular Function

neuropeptide hormone activity

Term ID
GO:0005184
Synonyms
  • neurohormone
Definition
The action characteristic of a neuropeptide hormone, any peptide hormone that acts in the central nervous system. A neuropeptide is any of several types of molecules found in brain tissue, composed of short chains of amino acids; they include endorphins, enkephalins, vasopressin, and others. They are often localized in axon terminals at synapses and are classified as putative neurotransmitters, although some are also hormones.
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Phenotype
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