alpha-CGRP

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf peptide
gptkbp:alternativeName CALCA-derived CGRP
CGRP-I
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1980s
gptkbp:encodedBy gptkb:CALCA_gene
gptkbp:foundIn humans
mammals
gptkbp:fullName alpha-calcitonin gene-related peptide
gptkbp:function vasodilation
neurogenic inflammation
pain transmission
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label alpha-CGRP
gptkbp:length 37 amino acids
gptkbp:location central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
sensory nerves
gptkbp:recipient gptkb:CGRP_receptor
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:beta-CGRP
gptkbp:significance gptkb:cardiovascular_disease
hypertension
migraine
gptkbp:structureType peptide
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:calcitonin_gene-related_peptide_(CGRP)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7