Non-noradrenergic, non-cholinergic transmitter
A non-noradrenergic, non-cholinergic transmitter (NANC) is a neurotransmitter of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) that is neither acetylcholine, norepinephrine, nor epinephrine.
Comparison table
This table compares different NANCs in the PNS:
Neurotransmitter | Type | Location[1] | Function[1] |
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ATP | non-peptide | postganglionic sympathetic neurons (e.g. in blood vessels & vas deferens) | Fast depolarization/contraction (vasoconstriction) |
GABA | non-peptide | ENSs | peristalsis |
5-HT | non-peptide | ENSs | peristalsis |
dopamine | non-peptide | some SNSs (e.g. kidney) | vasodilation |
NO | non-peptide | gastric nerves & Pelvic Nerve |
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NPY | peptide | postganglionic sympathetic neurons (e.g. blood vessels) |
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VIP | peptide |
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GnRH | peptide | sympathetic ganglia |
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substance P | peptide |
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CGRP | peptide | non-myelinated sensory neurons | |
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References
- Unless else specified in table, then ref is: Rang, H. P. (2003). Pharmacology. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 0-443-07145-4. Page 132
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