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Neuropeptide K

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Like neurokinin A, neuropeptide K has been localized to sensory neurons and likely plays a role in regulating sensation.

While several mammalian brains are shown to express substance P and neurokinin A, they differ on expression of neurokinin A-derived peptides. In contrast with rat and cow brains, the human brain contains larger amounts of neuropeptide K.

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