Tachykinin GPCR Family Subtypes and Products

What Are Tachykinin Receptors?

Tachykinin receptors are a family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) comprised of three receptor subtypes: NK1, NK2, and NK3. While NK1 and NK3 receptors are found within the central nervous system, NK2 receptors are found within smooth gastrointestinal muscle and specific parts of the brain. Tachykinin receptor antagonists have therapeutic potential in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and schizophrenic disorders, although recent clinical studies have not proved successful. Aprepitant, an NK1 antagonist, has current application as an anti-nausea drug for chemotherapy treatment.

Receptor FamilyReceptorSpeciesParentalStable Cell Lines Division-Arrested Cells Membranes
TachykininNK1humanHEK293TC1303DC1303MC1303
NK2humanHEK293TC1304DC1304MC1304
NK3humanHEK293TC1305DC1305MC1305
NK3ratHEK293TCr1305DCr1305MCr1305
NK3mouseHEK293TCm1305DCm1305MCm1305