Neuropeptide S receptor in GtoPdb v.2023.1

  • Girolamo Caló University of Padova
  • Olivier Civelli University of California, Irvine
  • Rainer K. Reinscheid University Hospital Jena
  • Chiara Ruzza University of Ferrara https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1360-202X

Abstract


The neuropeptide S receptor (NPS receptor) responds to the 20 amino-acid peptide neuropeptide S derived from a precursor (NPS, P0C0P6). NPS activates its receptor at low nanomolar concentrations elevating intracellular cAMP and calcium levels [71]. Currently, some peptidic and small molecule NPS receptor antagonists are available as research tools [27, 79, 8, 59]. No NPS receptor ligands are currently used clinically.

Published
26-Apr-2023
How to Cite
Caló, G., Civelli, O., Reinscheid, R. K. and Ruzza, C. (2023) “Neuropeptide S receptor in GtoPdb v.2023.1”, IUPHAR/BPS Guide to Pharmacology CITE, 2023(1). doi: 10.2218/gtopdb/F44/2023.1.
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