Targeted disruption of the gene for pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) in mouse results in metabolic dysfunction.
A recently discovered peptide hormone, pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) regulates several endocrine systems affecting essential physiological processes such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and the stress response. PACAP acts as a hypophysiotropic factor, is a potent...
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| Language: | English en |
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2018
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| Online Access: | https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/10266 |