Neuromedin U: A Small Peptide in the Big World of Cancer
Neuromedin U (NMU), a neuropeptide isolated from porcine spinal cord and named because of its activity as a rat uterus smooth muscle contraction inducer, is emerging as a new player in the tumorigenesis and/or metastasis of many types of cancers. Expressed in a variety of tissues, NMU has been shown...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-09-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/9/1312 |