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calcitonin-related polypeptide, beta
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| Identifiers | |
| Symbol | CALCB |
| Alt. Symbols | CALC2 |
| Entrez | 797 |
| HUGO | 1438 |
| OMIM | 114160 |
| RefSeq | NM_000728 |
| UniProt | P10092 |
| Other data | |
| Locus | Chr. 11 p14.2-p12 |
Calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) is derived, with calcitonin, from the CT/CGRP gene located on chromosome 11. CGRP is a 37 amino acid peptide and is the most potent endogenous vasodilator currently known.1
CGRP is primarily produced in nervous tissue, however, its receptors are expressed throughout the body. CGRP is also strongly implicated in the vasodilatory effect of endogenous cannabinoid anandamide in the brain. This effect was found to be antagonised by capsazepine.2 CGRP is also currently a major target of research in regards to factors effecting the onset of migraine headaches. Merck has announced promising results in Phase III trials with Telcagepant, a CGRP antagonist. 3
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References
- ^ Brain SD, Williams TJ, Tippins JR, Morris HR, MacIntyre I (1985). "Calcitonin gene-related peptide is a potent vasodilator". Nature 313 (5997): 54–6. PMID 3917554.
- ^ Zygmunt PM, Petersson J, Andersson DA, Chuang H, Sørgård M, Di Marzo V, Julius D, Högestätt ED (1999-07-29). "Vanilloid receptors on sensory nerves mediate the vasodilator action of anandamide.". Nature 400 (6743): 452—457. PMID 10440374.
- ^ http://www.merck.com/newsroom/press_releases/research_and_development/2008_0627a.html?src=rss
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