gamma-preprotachykinin amide (72-92) acetate is a 21 amino acid peptide belonging to the tachykinin (TK) family and including neurokinin A (NKA) in its C-terminal sequence. gamma-preprotachykinin amide (72-92) acetate possesses higher affinity than NKA for central NK-2 receptors; it shows lower affinity for NK-1 receptors, however, it potently stimulates salivary secretion, which is mediated by NK-1 receptor activation.

gamma-preprotachykinin amide (72-92) is a useful organic compound for research related to life sciences. The catalog number is T9417 and the CAS number is 114882-65-4.