Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide
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Description
Glucagon family neuropeptides precursor [Contains: Growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) (Growth hormone-releasing hormone) (GHRH);Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP)].
Source Organism
Clarias macrocephalus (Thai catfish).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Actinopterygii; Neopterygii; Teleostei; Ostariophysi; Siluriformes;Clariidae; Clarias.
Subcellular Localization
Secreted protein.
Developmental Stage
Similarity
Belongs to the glucagon family.
Post translational Modification
Function
PACAP plays pivotal roles as a neurotransmitter and/or a neuromodulator
