Function | CALCB/CGRP2 is a peptide hormone that induces vasodilation mediated by the CALCRL-RAMP1 receptor complex. Dilates a variety of vessels including the coronary, cerebral and systemic vasculature. Its abundance in the CNS also points toward a neurotransmitter or neuromodulator role. |
Protein Name | Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide 2Cgrp2Beta-Type CgrpBeta-CgrpCalcitonin Gene-Related Peptide IiCgrp-Ii |
Database Links | Reactome: R-HSA-418555Reactome: R-HSA-419812 |
Cellular Localisation | Secreted |
Alternative Protein Names | Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide 2 proteinCgrp2 proteinBeta-Type Cgrp proteinBeta-Cgrp proteinCalcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Ii proteinCgrp-Ii proteinCALCB proteinCALC2 protein |
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