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Abstract
A neuropeptide of 29-30 amino acids depending on the species. Galanin is widely distributed throughout the BRAIN; SPINAL CORD; and INTESTINES. There are various subtypes of GALANIN RECEPTORS implicating roles of galanin in regulating FOOD INTAKE; pain perception; memory; and other neuroendocrine functions.
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- Galanin (1-29)
- Galanin (1-30)
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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.
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1996 (1984)
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- Peptides (1984-1995)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Galanin. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019004. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019004
- Galanin. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galanin
- Galanin. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q417867