Description
Physalaemin is an amphibian tachykinin neuropeptide. This peptide induces contractions in distal colon and esophageal longitudinal muscle in vivo through direct activation of smooth muscle cells and Ca2+ influx.
References
Shiina T, Shima T, Hirayama H, et al. Contractile responses induced by physalaemin, an analogue of substance P, in the rat esophagus. Eur J Pharmacol. 2010 Feb 25;628(1-3):202-6. PMID: 19958761.
Fontaine J, Lebrun P. Contractile effects of substance P and other tachykinins on the mouse isolated distal colon. Br J Pharmacol. 1989 Mar;96(3):583-90. PMID: 2470454.