Receptors (definition)

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ψ	Receptors, Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide

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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.

Examples Receptors, Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide, Type I; Receptors, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide, Type II; Receptors, Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Type I

Other names Receptors, Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating ; Receptors, PACAP; Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Peptide Rec; Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Peptide Rec; Receptor, PACAP; Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Peptide Rec; PACAP Receptor; Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Peptide Rec; PACAP Receptors

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Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
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