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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Peptide Hormones > Adrenomedullin

Preferred term

Adrenomedullin  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • ADM (1-52)
  • ADM(1-52)
  • Adrenomedullin (1-52)

Scope note

  • A 52-amino acid peptide with multi-functions. It was originally isolated from PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA and ADRENAL MEDULLA but is widely distributed throughout the body including lung and kidney tissues. Besides controlling fluid-electrolyte homeostasis, adrenomedullin is a potent vasodilator and can inhibit pituitary ACTH secretion.

History note

  • 2007 (1993)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D053607

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