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Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > neuropeptides > kisspeptin
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > neuropeptides > kisspeptin
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > neoplasm proteins > tumor suppressor proteins > kisspeptin
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > neoplasm proteins > tumor suppressor proteins > kisspeptin
Preferred Term:

kisspeptin

Definition:
Intercellular signaling peptides that were originally characterized by their ability to suppress neoplasm metastasis. Kisspeptins have since been found to play an important role in the neuroendocrine regulation of reproduction.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
tumor suppressor proteins, neuropeptides
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • metastin
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/297991
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