calcitonin gene–related peptide

calcitonin gene–related peptide
a 37–amino acid polypeptide encoded by the calcitonin gene, widely distributed in the central and peripheral nervous systems and also occurring in the adrenal medulla and gastrointestinal tract; it is a potent vasodilator and a neurotransmitter.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • amylin — The cellulose of starch; the insoluble envelope of starch grains. * * * am·yl·in (amґə lin) a 37–amino acid polypeptide with over 40 per cent homology with calcitonin gene–related peptide, occurring packaged with insulin in the beta cell …   Medical dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”