About The Medical Condition Alpha-CGRP

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Alpha-CGRP. Alpha-CGRP defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Alpha-CGRP

Alpha-CGRP Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Alpha-CGRP Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Alpha-CGRP?

Calcitonin gene-related peptide. 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 neural tissue of 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.

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day