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Summary
| Name |  CALCA
|
| Full Name | Calcitonin gene-related peptide 1 |
| Synonyms | Alpha-type CGRP, Calcitonin gene-related peptide I, CGRP-I | CALC1 |
| Primary ID | P06881 |
| Links |  -  -  |
| Type | protein |
| Relations | 1 |
| Function | CGRP induces vasodilation. It 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. It also elevates platelet cAMP. |
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Relations
| Regulator | Mechanism | target | score ℹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | CALCA | up-regulates activity 
binding
|
CGRP receptor complex | 0.801 |
| Publications: | 1 | Organism: | Homo Sapiens | |