Neuropeptides: Enteric Nervous System

Marcello Costa; Simon Brookes

doi:10.1016/B978-008045046-9.01458-3

Neuropeptides: Enteric Nervous System

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Peptides abound in the enteric nervous system where they coexist with other peptides and with other neurotransmitter substances. Each functional class of enteric neuron contains unique combination of chemicals, including peptides. About twenty functional classes of enteric neurons have been identified using such 'chemical coding' principles. Peptides play multiple roles in the neural control of gastrointestinal functions depending on the class of neurons in which they are contained and on the relative importance in the multiple mechanisms of neurotransmission. Peptides are involved in motility, mucosa transport, and circulation and also in growth, morphogenesis defense, and immune functions of the gut.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Neuroscience
Editors	Larry R. Squire
Publisher	Academic Press
Pages	899-906
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Print)	9780080446172
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-008045046-9.01458-3
Publication status	Published - 2009

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