alpha CGRP

《英文msh詞典》alpha CGRP
[入口詞] alpha CGRP
[主題詞] Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide
[英文釋義] Calcitonin gene-related peptide. 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.