Primary Identifier | IPR028138 | Type | Family |
Short Name | Neuropeptide_S |
description | Neuropeptide S (NPS) is a bioactive peptide that may be involved in several biological processes, including food intake, locomotion, wakefulness, arousal, and anxiety. NPS activates its cognate G protein-coupled receptor (NPSR1) at low nanomolar agonist concentrations and induces elevation of intracellular Ca2+ and cAMP [, , ]. |