VASOACTIVE INTESTINAL POLYPEPTIDE
\vasˈə͡ʊktɪv ɪntˈɛstɪnə͡l pˌɒlɪpˈɛpta͡ɪd], \vasˈəʊktɪv ɪntˈɛstɪnəl pˌɒlɪpˈɛptaɪd], \v_a_s_ˈəʊ_k_t_ɪ_v ɪ_n_t_ˈɛ_s_t_ɪ_n_əl p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_p_ˈɛ_p_t_aɪ_d]\
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A highly basic, 28 amino acid neuropeptide released from intestinal mucosa. It has a wide range of biological actions affecting the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems and is neuroprotective. It binds special receptors (RECEPTORS, VASOACTIVE INTESTINAL PEPTIDE).
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