Adrenomedullin

Adrenomedullin

Engelsk definition

A 52-amino acid peptide with multi-functions. It was originally isolated from PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA and ADRENAL MEDULLA but is widely distributed throughout the body including lung and kidney tissues. Besides controlling fluid-electrolyte homeostasis, adrenomedullin is a potent vasodilator and can inhibit pituitary ACTH secretion.

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Engelska synonymer

Adrenomedullin (1-52) — ADM (1-52) — ADM(1-52) — PAMP(1-20)NH2 — Proadrenomedullin N-Terminal 20 Peptide — Proadrenomedullin N Terminal 20 Peptide — Proadrenomedullin (1-20)