NTS
Function
Neurotensin may play an endocrine or paracrine role in the regulation of fat metabolism. It causes contraction of smooth muscle.
Post-translational modifications
Neurotensin
Neurotensin is cleaved and degraded by Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and neprilysin (MME).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the neurotensin family.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
- Cytoplasmic vesicle
- Secretory vesicle
- Packaged within secretory vesicles.
Alternative names
Neurotensin/neuromedin N, NTS