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MeSH Heading: Bombesin
Tree Number(s): D06.472.699.100; D12.644.400.085; D12.644.548.100; D12.776.631.650.085; D20.888.033.137; D23.946.833.033.137
Unique ID: D001839
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001839
Scope Note: A tetradecapeptide originally obtained from the skins of toads Bombina bombina and B. variegata. It is also an endogenous neurotransmitter in many animals including mammals. Bombesin affects vascular and other smooth muscle, gastric secretion, and renal circulation and function.
Entry Term(s): Bombesin 14; Bombesin Dihydrochloride
Pharm Action: Neurotransmitter Agents
Related Numbers: 31362-50-2; 33910-70-2
CAS Type 1 Name: 5-oxoPro-Gln-Arg-Leu-Gly-Asn-Gln-Trp-Ala-Val-Gly-His-Leu-MetNH2
NLM Classification #: QU 68
Previous Indexing: Anura (1966-1974); Peptides (1966-1974)
See Also: Receptors, Bombesin
Public MeSH Note: 86; was see under PEPTIDES 1975-85
History Note: 86(75); was see under PEPTIDES 1975-85
Date Established: 1986/01/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/11
Revision Date: 2015/11/23

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