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 findingSubstance 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?
What was found?
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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