Neuropeptide B

Neuropeptide B is a short biologically active peptide whose precursor in humans is encoded by the NBP gene. Neuropeptide B acts via two G protein-coupled receptors, neuropeptide B/W receptors, called NPBW1 and NPBW2 encoded by the genes NPBWR1 and NPBWR2, respectively. Neuropeptide B is thought to be associated with the regulation of feeding, is_associated_with::neuroendocrine system, memory, learning and in the afferent pain pathway. It is expressed throughout the CNS with high levels in the is_associated_with::substantia nigra, is_associated_with::hypothalamus, is_associated_with::hippocampus, and is_associated_with::spinal cord.