Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide
Synonyms
Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide
Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide I
Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide II
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide I
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide II
Gene-Related Peptide, Calcitonin
Peptide, Calcitonin Gene-Related
alpha CGRP
alpha-CGRP
beta CGRP
beta-CGRP
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.