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Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
Medical Definition: | 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. It binds special receptors (RECEPTORS, VASOACTIVE INTESTINAL PEPTIDE). | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 37221-79-7 |
Previously Indexed: | Gastrointestinal Hormones (1974-1976),Peptides (1974-1976) |
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Medical Definitions and Terms
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