In one recent study, this chemical was found to cause seizures in patients whose brains were infected by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium.
In one recent study, this chemical was found to cause seizures in patients whose brains were infected by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium. This chemical can induce biosynthesis of the zinc finger transcription factor Egr-1, and antagonists of this chemical include CP-96,345.  This derivative of beta-preprotachynin's presence in B lymphocytes of hypoplastic bone marrow may predict neoplastic transformations.  A lack of this chemical in pancreatic nerves may be linked to diabetes, while it may also be useful in healing ulcers.  Completely absent in naked mole rats, this neurotransmitter was discovered by von Euler and Gaddum in 1931.  Capsaicin can cause a depletion of this neuropeptide, which explains capsaicin's use as an analgesic.  FTP, name this 11-amino acid neurotransmitter of the tachykinin family which is best known for its role in transmitting pain.
In one recent study, this chemical was found to cause seizures in patients whose brains were infected by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium.
Substance P [also accept SP]