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Adrenomedullin  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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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Synonym(s)

  • 148498-78-6
  • ADM (1-52)
  • ADM(1-52)
  • Adrenomedullin (1-52)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SVB6F9WV-J

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