Spexin is a recently identified neuropeptide composed of 14 amino acids,which is highly conserved in different vertebrates1-3.Tissue distribution studies in rat and goldfish showed that spexin is widely expressed in skin,respiratory system,digestive system,urinary system,reproductive system,nervous system and endocrine system3,4,indicating that spexin may play multiple functions.Introduction Spexin is a recently identified neuropeptide composed of14 amino acids,which is highly conserved in different vertebrates1-3.Tissue distribution studies in rat and goldfish showed that spexin is widely expressed in skin,respiratory system,digestive system,urinary system,reproductive system,nervous system and endocrine system3,4,indicating that spexin may play multiple functions.
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