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NTS

OverviewProducts

Function

Neurotensin may play an endocrine or paracrine role in the regulation of fat metabolism. It causes contraction of smooth muscle.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the neurotensin family.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted
  • Cytoplasmic vesicle
  • Secretory vesicle
  • Packaged within secretory vesicles.

Alternative names

  • Neurotensin/neuromedin N
  • NTS

Database links

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

19795Da