Expression of preprotachykinin-B, the gene that encodes neurokinin B, in the rat uterus

Authors
Pinto, FM Cintado, CG Devillier, P Candenas, ML
Citation
Fm. Pinto et al., Expression of preprotachykinin-B, the gene that encodes neurokinin B, in the rat uterus, EUR J PHARM, 425(2), 2001, pp. R1-R2
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
ISSN journal
00142999 → ACNP
Volume
425
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
R1 - R2
Database
ISI
SICI code
0014-2999(20010810)425:2<R1:EOPTGT>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Neurokinin B. a peptide belonging to the tachykinin family, is undetectable in peripheral tissues from nonpregnant animals. In the present study, we a nalysed the expression of the preprotachykinia-B (PPT-B) gene, which encode s neurokinin B, in the rat uterus. Preprotachykinin-B mRNA was expressed in the uterus and its levels varied greatly depending upon the hormonal condi tions. This is consistent with a role of this tachykinin in the regulation of uterine functions. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.