Substance P reversibly compromises the integrity and function of blood-brain barrier
(2023)
Journal Article
Gao, X., & Bayraktutan, U. (2023). Substance P reversibly compromises the integrity and function of blood-brain barrier. Peptides, 167, Article 171048. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peptides.2023.171048
Background
Substance P (SP) plays a role in vasodilatation and tissue integrity through its receptor, neurokinin 1 (NK1R). However, its specific effect on blood-brain barrier (BBB) remains unknown.
Methods
The impact of SP on the integrity/funct...
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