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 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.

Year introduced: 1990

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Tree Number(s): D12.644.400.097, D12.776.631.650.097

MeSH Unique ID: D015740

Registry Number: JHB2QIZ69Z

Entry Terms:

• Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide
• Gene-Related Peptide, Calcitonin
• Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide II
• Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide II
• beta-CGRP
• beta-Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide
• beta Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide
• alpha-CGRP
• alpha-Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide
• alpha Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide
• Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide I
• Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide I

Previous Indexing:

• Nerve Tissue Proteins (1966-1986)
• Neuropeptides (1987-1989)

See Also:

• Calcitonin
• Receptors, Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide

Pharmacologic Action:

• Vasodilator Agents

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
Neuropeptides
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Nerve Tissue Proteins
Neuropeptides
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide