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Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide
Tree Number(s)
D12.644.276.860.887
D12.644.400.625
D12.776.467.860.887
D12.776.631.600.887
D12.776.631.650.625
D23.529.850.887
Unique ID
D051219
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D051219
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.
Entry Term(s)
PACAP
PACAP-27
PACAP-38
PACAP27
PACAP38
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide 27
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide 38
Pharm Action
Growth Substances
Vasodilator Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Registry Numbers
0
Public MeSH Note
2006; PITUITARY ADENYLATE CYCLASE ACTIVATING POLYPEPTIDE was indexed under NERVE GROWTH FACTORS & NEUROPEPTIDES & NEUROTRANSMITTERS 1990-2005
History Note
2006(1990)
Date Established
2006/01/01
Date of Entry
2005/06/30
Revision Date
2020/06/17
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide Preferred
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide 27 Narrower
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide 38 Narrower
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