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Receptors, Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A family of G-protein-coupled receptors that share significant homology with GLUCAGON RECEPTORS. They bind PITUITARY ADENYLATE CYCLASE ACTIVATING POLYPEPTIDE with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes that influence the behavior of CELLS.

Synonym(s)

  • PACAP Receptor
  • PACAP Receptors
  • Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Peptide Receptor
  • Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Peptide Receptors
  • Receptor, PACAP

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-J5TJZ5W3-F

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