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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > neuropeptides > calcitonin gene-related peptide
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > neuropeptides > calcitonin gene-related peptide
Preferred Term:

calcitonin gene-related peptide

Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
neuropeptides
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/243930
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