i,neurophysin meaning in English

《英文msh词典》I,Neurophysin
[入口词] I,Neurophysin
[主题词] Neurophysins
[英文释义] A group of small,soluble proteins secreted by the hypothalamus. They serve as binding proteins for oxytocin and vasopressin during their transport to the posterior pituitary. They are secreted with the hormones but have no known functions other than serving as a carrier.