Term Name:	neuropeptide hormone activity
Synonyms:	neurohormone
Definition:	The action characteristic of a neuropeptide hormone, any peptide hormone that acts in the central nervous system. A neuropeptide is any of several types of molecules found in brain tissue, composed of short chains of amino acids; they include endorphins, enkephalins, vasopressin, and others. They are often localized in axon terminals at synapses and are classified as putative neurotransmitters, although some are also hormones.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0005184]    QuickGO    AmiGO