Peptide Families intermediate
VIP Family Peptides
Learn about vasoactive intestinal peptide and related peptides in vasodilation and immune regulation.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview
VIP Family Peptides are neuropeptides with potent vasodilatory, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective effects.
Key Members
- VIP: Vasodilator and immune modulator
- PACAP: Structurally related neuroprotective peptide
- PHI/PHM: Peptide with histidine and isoleucine
Clinical Significance
VIP is being studied for pulmonary hypertension, Crohn disease, and sarcoidosis.
References
- Source: ENCP Peptide Database
- Category: Peptide Families
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