PHM 27
\pˌiːˌe͡ɪt͡ʃˈɛm twˈɛntisˈɛvən], \pˌiːˌeɪtʃˈɛm twˈɛntisˈɛvən], \p_ˌiː__ˌeɪ_tʃ_ˈɛ_m t_w_ˈɛ_n_t_i_s_ˈɛ_v_ə_n]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
A 27-amino acid peptide with histidine at the N-terminal and isoleucine amide at the C-terminal. The exact amino acid composition of the peptide is species dependent. The peptide is secreted in the intestine, but is found in the nervous system, many organs, and in the majority of peripheral tissues. It has a wide range of biological actions, affecting the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and central nervous systems.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.