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Chromogranin A: Oligopeptide Research Reference
439-aa acidic secretory protein co-secreted with catecholamines from neurosecretory granules (chromaffin cells, enterochromaffin-like cells). Marker of neuro...
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chromogranin-a peptide research
Overview
439-aa acidic secretory protein co-secreted with catecholamines from neurosecretory granules (chromaffin cells, enterochromaffin-like cells). Marker of neuro…used as prognostic marker in heart failure — elevated levels indicate worse prognosis.
Clinical Significance
This molecule has important therapeutic or diagnostic applications in clinical medicine.
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “Chromogranin A” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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