pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide activity

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Namepituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide activity
IDGO_0016521
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

pituitary adenylyl cyclase activating polypeptide activity

Description

The action characteristic of pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide, a peptide produced in the hypothalamus that binds to receptors to exert pleiotropic effects including control of neurotransmitter release, vasodilation, bronchodilation, activation of intestinal motility, increase in insulin and histamine secretion, immune modulation, and stimulation of cell proliferation and differentiation.

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