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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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