neurophysins


neu·ro·phy·sins

(nū'rō-fiz'inz), A family of proteins synthesized in the hypothalamus as part of the large precursor protein that includes vasopressin and oxytocin in the neurosecretory granules; neurophysins function as carriers in the transport and storage of neurohypophysial hormones.

neu·ro·phy·sins

(nūr'ō-fiz'inz) A family of proteins synthesized in the hypothalamus as part of the large precursor protein that includes vasopressin and oxytocin in the neurosecretory granules; neurophysins function as carriers in the transport and storage of neurohypophysial hormones.

neurophysins

A group of proteins found in the rear lobe of the PITUITARY GLAND and thought to be carriers for the hormones OXYTOCIN and VASOPRESSIN and to be concerned in their storage.