What does NK stand for?

Neurokinin

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Samples in periodicals archive:

And for the markers of inflammation we measured tachykinins, substance P and neurokinin A.

The impact of C[O.sub.2] dry baths on subpopulations of NK and NK-T ...

Scientists found that Neurokinin B plays a critical role in controlling the system that switches on the master regulator of human puberty.

Scientists discover key to regulation of puberty

Neurokinin B switches on puberty causing the hormonal surge behind the angst and anger of adolescence, the Cambridge University study found.

Found, the hormone that makes teens unbearable

Airway effects of inhaled bradykinin, substance P, and neurokinin A in sheep.

Effects of inhaled brevetoxins in allergic airways: toxin-allergen ...

The wide variety of drugs in development includes opioid receptor ligands, bradykinin antagonists, newer COX inhibitors, glutamate receptor antagonists, substance P and neurokinin receptor antagonists, P2X2 neuron receptor antagonists and nitric oxide-based analgesics.

WORLDWIDE ANALGESIC MARKET TO REACH $75 BILLION BY 2010

Substance P and other neuropeptides in the neurokinin (NK) family bind to the NK-1 receptor and are involved in pathways for pain, inflammation, and emotional distress.

Novel antidepressant therapies near approval: ongoing trials to ...

The key lies in the effect of ACE inhibitors on the breakdown of two substances: Substance P, which stimulates secretion in the bronchioles, and Neurokinin A, which causes bronchoconstriction.

Cardio meeting reveals cost-saving strategies

Neurokinin 1-receptors and sensory neuropeptides in tendon insertions at the medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus: studies on tennis elbow and medial epicondylalgia.

The EdUReP model for nonsurgical management of tendinopathy