Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide and Its Relatives: Biochemistry, Distribution, and Functions

Since its isolation as an octacosapeptide, vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) has been recognized as having a highly conserved sequence. The biochemistry, distribution and functions of VIP and its relatives are examined.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Biological bulletin (Lancaster) 1989-10, Vol.177 (2), p.183-186
Hauptverfasser:	Thorndyke, Michael C., Riddell, Jennifer H., Thwaites, David T., Dimaline, Rodney
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Amino acids Analytical, structural and metabolic biochemistry Animal glands Biochemistry Biological and medical sciences Blood flow Chickens Consistency and Variability in Peptide Families Epithelial cells Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Mammals Physiological aspects Polypeptides Protein hormones. Growth factors. Cytokines Proteins reviews Salt glands Secretion Starlings Swine Vasoactive intestinal peptides Vasodilator agents Vasodilators Vertebrates
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Zusammenfassung:	Since its isolation as an octacosapeptide, vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) has been recognized as having a highly conserved sequence. The biochemistry, distribution and functions of VIP and its relatives are examined.
ISSN:	0006-3185 1939-8697
DOI:	10.2307/1541929