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Substance P in Brain Learning Centers Works Through Neurokinin-1 Receptors for Memory

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The takeaway

Substance P's role in learning and memory in the brain's marginal division was mediated through neurokinin-1 receptors, establishing this pain-related neuropeptide as also essential for cognitive function.

Key finding

Substance P's role in learning and memory in the brain's marginal division was mediated through neurokinin-1 receptors, establishing this pain-related

What the researchers found

Substance P's role in learning and memory in the brain's marginal division was mediated through neurokinin-1 receptors, establishing this pain-related neuropeptide as also essential for cognitive function.

Why it matters

Relevant for peptide research.

How the study worked

research study.

What this study cannot tell us

See abstract.

How to read the evidence

emerging evidence.

When this study was published

Published in 2011.

The bigger picture

Advances peptide research.

Questions still open

  • Further research needed.

Common questions

What was studied?
Substance P in Brain Learning Centers Works Through Neurokinin-1 Receptors for Memory
What was found?
Substance P's role in learning and memory in the brain's marginal division was mediated through neurokinin-1 receptors, establishing this pain-related neuropeptide as also essential for cognitive function.

Read the original research

The role of substance P in the marginal division of the neostriatum in learning and memory is mediated through the neurokinin 1 receptor in rats.

Neurochemical research, 36(10), 1896-902

Citation

Liu, Xue-mei; Shu, Si Yun; Zeng, Chang-chun; Cai, Ye-feng; Zhang, Kui-hua; Wang, Chuan-xing; Fang, Jian. (2011). The role of substance P in the marginal division of the neostriatum in learning and memory is mediated through the neurokinin 1 receptor in rats.. Neurochemical research, 36(10), 1896-902. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11064-011-0511-5