neuropeptide

As nouns the difference between neuropeptide and tetrapeptide

is that neuropeptide is (neurotransmitter) any of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters while tetrapeptide is (biochemistry|organic chemistry) an organic compound formed from four amino acids joined by peptide bonds.

As nouns the difference between neuropeptide and neuromodulator

is that neuropeptide is (neurotransmitter) any of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters while neuromodulator is (neuroscience) a substance other than a neurotransmitter, released by a neuron at a synapse and conveying information to adjacent or distant neurons, either enhancing or dampening their activities.

As nouns the difference between neuropeptide and neurohormone

is that neuropeptide is any of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters while neurohormone is any hormone that stimulates the nervous system.

As nouns the difference between neuropeptide and secretoneurin

is that neuropeptide is (neurotransmitter) any of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters while secretoneurin is (biochemistry) a 33-amino acid neuropeptide derived from secretogranin ii, found in a wide variety of peptidergic endocrine cells and involved in chemotaxis of monocytes and eosinophils.

As nouns the difference between neuropeptide and antianalgesia

is that neuropeptide is (neurotransmitter) any of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters while antianalgesia is (biochemistry) the ability of certain endogenous chemicals (notably cholecystokinin and neuropeptide y) to counter the effects of exogenous analgesics (such as morphine) or endogenous pain-inhibiting neurotransmitters and modulators.

As nouns the difference between neuropeptide and tachykinin

is that neuropeptide is (neurotransmitter) any of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters while tachykinin is any of a family of widespread neuropeptides that excite neurons, evoke behavioural responses, and contract muscles.