SUBSTANCE P RECEPTORS
\sˈʌbstəns pˈiː ɹɪsˈɛptəz], \sˈʌbstəns pˈiː ɹɪsˈɛptəz], \s_ˈʌ_b_s_t_ə_n_s p_ˈiː ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɛ_p_t_ə_z]\
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A class of cell surface receptors for tachykinins with a preference for substance P. Neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptors have been cloned and are members of the G protein coupled receptor superfamily. They are found on many cell types including central and peripheral neurons, smooth muscle cells, acinar cells, endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and immune cells.
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