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MGP004384

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Nameneuromedin U
Protein EntryNMU_HUMAN
UniProt IDP48645
SpeciesHuman
Comments
Comment typeDescription
FunctionStimulates muscle contractions of specific regions of the gastrointestinal tract. In humans, NmU stimulates contractions of the ileum and urinary bladder.
SimilarityBelongs to the NmU family. {ECO:0000305}.
Subcellular LocationSecreted.
Tissue SpecificityExpressed throughout the enteric nervous system with highest levels being found in the jejunum.
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