Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide 38

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Contents 1 Description 2 Source Organism 3 Taxomomy 4 Subcellular Localization 5 Developmental Stage 6 Similarity 7 Post translational Modification 8 Function 9 GeneID

Description

Glucagon family neuropeptides precursor [Contains: Growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) (Growth hormone-releasing hormone) (GHRH);Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide 27 (PACAP-27)(PACAP27); Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide 38(PACAP-38) (PACAP38)].

Source Organism

Rana ridibunda (Laughing frog) (Marsh frog).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Amphibia; Batrachia; Anura; Neobatrachia; Ranoidea; Ranidae; Rana;Pelophylax.

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. Stimulates adenylate cyclase in pituitary cells

GeneID

Categories:Hormones