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PITUITARY ADENYLATE CYCLASE-ACTIVATING POLYPEPTIDE
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Descriptor
English
:
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Polipéptido Hipofisario Activador de la Adenilato-Ciclasa
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Polipeptídeo Hipofisário Ativador de Adenilato Ciclase
Tree Number:
D12.644.276.860.887
D12.644.400.625
D12.776.467.860.887
D12.776.641.600.887
D12.776.641.650.625
D23.529.850.887
Definition
English
:
A multi-function neuropeptide that acts throughout the body by elevating intracellular
cyclic AMP
level via its interaction with PACAP RECEPTORS. Although first isolated from hypothalamic extracts and named for its action on the pituitary, it is widely distributed in the central and peripheral nervous systems. PACAP is important in the
control
of endocrine and homeostatic processes, such as secretion of pituitary and gut
hormones
and
food intake.
Pharmacological Action:
Growth Substances
Neurotransmitter Agents
Vasodilator Agents
History Note
English
:
2006(1990)
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
AD
administration & dosage
AE
adverse effects
AG
agonists
AN
analysis
AI
antagonists & inhibitors
BI
biosynthesis
BL
blood
CF
cerebrospinal fluid
CS
chemical synthesis
CH
chemistry
CL
classification
CT
contraindications
DF
deficiency
DE
drug effects
EC
economics
GE
genetics
HI
history
IM
immunology
IP
isolation & purification
ME
metabolism
PK
pharmacokinetics
PD
pharmacology
PH
physiology
PO
poisoning
RE
radiation effects
SE
secretion
ST
standards
SD
supply & distribution
TU
therapeutic use
TO
toxicity
UL
ultrastructure
UR
urine
Record Number:
50569
Unique Identifier:
D051219
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