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Calcitonin Family Peptides: Comprehensive Peptide Reference

Learn about calcitonin, amylin, and CGRP in the calcitonin peptide family and their metabolic roles. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biologic...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview

Calcitonin Family Peptides share structural features and regulate calcium, metabolism, and vascular tone.

Key Members

  • Calcitonin: Lowers blood calcium levels
  • Amylin: Co-secreted with insulin, regulates glucose
  • CGRP: Potent vasodilator and migraine mediator
  • Adrenomedullin: Vascular tone regulation

Clinical Significance

CGRP antibodies are breakthrough migraine therapies; amylin analogs treat diabetes.

References

  • Source: ENCP Peptide Database
  • Category: Peptide Families

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameCalcitonin Family Peptides
CategoryPeptide Families

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