function:May be involved in the regulation of feeding, neuroendocrine system, memory, learning and in the afferent pain pathway.,similarity:Belongs to the neuropeptide B/W family.,tissue specificity:Widely expressed in the central nervous system. High levels are found in substantia nigra, hypothalamus, hyppocampus, spinal cord, placenta and fetal brain; lower levels are found in testis, uterus and ovary. Also detected at high levels in colorectal adenocarcinoma.,
Secreted.
Widely expressed in the central nervous system. High levels are found in substantia nigra, hypothalamus, hippocampus, spinal cord, placenta and fetal brain; lower levels are found in testis, uterus and ovary. Also detected at high levels in colorectal adenocarcinoma.