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IPR046963

VIP/GHRH-like

InterPro entry
Short nameVIP/GHRH-like

Description

A number of peptidic hormones, expressed in the intestine, the pancreas or hypothalamus, belong to a group of structurally related peptides of the glucagon family
[1, 2]
. This family includes vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), growth hormone releasing factor (GHRH) and Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACA).

References

1.Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide and related peptides. Isolation and chemistry. Mutt V. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 527, 1-19, (1988). View articlePMID: 3133967

2.Glucagon and related peptides. Molecular structure and biological specificity. Bataille D, Blache P, Mercier F, Jarrousse C, Kervran A, Dufour M, Mangeat P, Dubrasquet M, Mallat A, Lotersztajn S. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 527, 168-85, (1988). View articlePMID: 3291691

GO terms

biological process

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cellular component

  • None
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