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calcitonin gene-related peptide

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information A 37-amino acid peptide derived from the calcitonin gene. It occurs as a result of alternative processing of mRNA from the calcitonin gene. The neuropeptide is widely distributed in neural tissue of the brain, gut, perivascular nerves, and other tissue. The peptide produces multiple biological effects and has both circulatory and neurotransmitter modes of action. In particular, it is a potent endogenous vasodilator.

Concepto genérico

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/243930

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