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Terme préférentiel

Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • 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 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.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • 83652-28-2
  • JHB2QIZ69Z

Action(s) pharmacologique(s)

Traductions

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DQ9V3723-D

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 15/05/1989, dernière modification le 28/02/2018