Entrez gene ID | | 116 |
Official gene symbol | | ADCYAP1 |
Full name | | adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide 1 (pituitary) |
Aliases | | ,MGC126852,PACAP, |
Gene summary | | This gene encodes adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide 1. Mediated by adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide 1 receptors, this polypeptide stimulates adenylate cyclase and subsequently increases the cAMP level in target cells. Adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide 1 is not only a hypophysiotropic hormone, but also functions as a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator. In addition, it plays a role in paracrine and autocrine regulation of certain types of cells. This gene encodes three different mature peptides, including two isotypes, a shorter form and a longer form. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 18 Locus: 18p11 |
Gene position | | 904944 - 912173 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 7230 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 102980 |
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