- Concept UI
- M0173008
- Registry Numbers
- 0
- Scope Note
- A multi-function neuropeptide that acts throughout the body by elevating intracellular cyclic AMP level via its interaction with PACAP RECEPTORS and VASOACTIVE INTESTINAL PEPTIDE RECEPTOR. 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.
- Terms
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Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide
Preferred Term
Term UI
T640215
Date05/09/2005
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2006)
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PACAP
Term UI
T203010
Date01/01/1955
LexicalTag
ACR
ThesaurusID
NLM (2006)
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Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide
Term UI
T203013
Date01/01/1955
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2006)