NK2 Receptors
The neurokinin 2 (NK2) receptor is a member of the tachykinin family of G-protein-coupled receptors which also includes NK1 and NK3 receptors. The NK2 receptor is predominantly expressed in the periphery (including inflammatory cells and bronchial smooth muscle).
NK2 Receptor Agonists |
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| Cat. No. | Product Name / Activity |
| 1668 | GR 64349 |
| Potent, selective NK2 agonist | |
NK2 Receptor Antagonists |
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| Cat. No. | Product Name / Activity |
| 1274 | GR 159897 |
| Non-peptide, potent NK2 antagonist | |
The neurokinin 2 (NK2) receptor is a member of the tachykinin family of G-protein-coupled receptors which also includes NK1 and NK3 receptors. The NK2 receptor is predominantly expressed in the periphery (inflammatory cells and bronchial, gastrointestinal and urinary smooth muscle) with limited expression in the CNS.
NK2 receptors are thought to mediate mood control, gastrointestinal contraction and airway and lung function. The receptor displays greater potency for the endogenous agonist neurokinin A than neurokinin B and substance P (NKA > NKB > SP). The human gene encoding the NK2 receptor has been localized on chromosome 10 (10pter-q23).
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Literature for NK2 Receptors
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Peptides Involved in Appetite Modulation Scientific Review
Written by Sonia Tucci, Lynsay Kobelis and Tim Kirkham, this review provides a synopsis of the increasing number of peptides that have been implicated in appetite regulation and energy homeostasis; putative roles of the major peptides are outlined and compounds available from Tocris are listed.
Depression Poster
Major depressive disorder is characterized by depressed mood and a loss of interest and/or pleasure. Updated in 2015 this poster highlights presynaptic and postsynaptic targets for the potential treatment of major depressive disorder, as well as outlining the pharmacology of currently approved antidepressant drugs.
Our Peptides Involved in Appetite Modulation review gives an overview of the peptides implicated in appetite regulation and energy homeostasis.
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Our Depression poster highlights presynaptic and postsynaptic targets for the potential treatment of major depressive disorder.
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