The calcitonin gene-related peptide family
Dickerson, Ian M. / Hay, Deborah L.
This book contains a comprehensive series of reviews on the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) family of peptides. This family of peptide hormones has a diverse and constantly expanding range of important physiologic functions, including regulation of blood calcium, vascular tension, feeding behavior and pain recognition.
This volume includes chapters on:
The adrenomedullin peptides and signalling
Ligand binding and activation of th...