Concept information
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Preferred term
vasoactive intestinal peptide
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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A highly basic, 28 amino acid neuropeptide released from intestinal mucosa. It has a wide range of biological actions affecting the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems and is neuroprotective.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
- vasointestinal peptide
- VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide)
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42432
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