Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide

Introduction: Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide

Description of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide

Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide: 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.
Source: MeSH 2007

Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide:

• Adenylate Cyclase
• Pituitary
• Adenylate
• Cyclase
• Polypeptide

Hierarchical classifications of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Peptides
    • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
      • Nerve Growth Factors
        • Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Peptides
    • Neuropeptides
      • Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Proteins
    • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
      • Nerve Growth Factors
        • Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Proteins
    • Nerve Tissue Proteins
      • Nerve Growth Factors
        • Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Proteins
    • Nerve Tissue Proteins
      • Neuropeptides
        • Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide

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