Neuropeptide RFRP-3 (124-131)

Neuropeptide: Neuropeptides are small signaling molecules produced and released by neurons engaged in many physiological functions. Indeed, neuropeptides act on neural substrates such as G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), tyrosine-kinase receptor, insuline-like peptides and also ion channels. Actions of Neuropeptides result in slow-onset, long-lasting modulation of synaptic transmission. Pro-FMRFamide-related neuropeptide VF: Pro-FMRFamide-related neuropeptide VF also called neuropeptide VF precursor are expressed in neurons in mediobasal hypothalamus. Neuropeptide VF precursor is a propeptide which is cleaved in three others peptide: Neuropeptide RFRP-1, RFRP-2 and RFRP-3. Neuropeptide RFRP-3 (124-131) : Neuropeptide RFRP-3 acts as a potent synthesis and secretion gonadotropin inhibitor. Neuropeptide RFRP-3 inhibit forskolin-induced production of cAMP and progesterone production in human cells. Neuropeptide RFRP-3 (124-131) is a part of RFRP-3 and is useful in opioid research.