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Distributions of VIP, substance P, neurokinin A and neurotensin in rat heart: an immunocytochemical study.

Authors :
Onuoha GN
Alpar EK
Chukwulobelu R
Nicholls DP
Source :
Neuropeptides [Neuropeptides] 1999 Feb; Vol. 33 (1), pp. 19-25.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) is a peptide amide containing 28 amino acids which was first isolated from the intestine and is distributed over the entire body but primarily in the nervous system. It is released in response to the electrical stimulation of nerve fibres, stimulation of the vagus, prostaglandin E1, oxytocin, operation stress, corticosterone. In the cardiovascular system, VIP has a vasodilation, hypotension, positive chronotropic and inotropic effects.<br /> (Copyright 1999 Harcourt Brace & Co. Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0143-4179
Volume :
33
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Neuropeptides
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10657467
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1054/npep.1999.0026