Protein
Calcitonin gene-related peptide 2
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 (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the calcitonin family.
Sequence
MDFWKFFPFLALSTIWVLCLASSLQAAPFRSALESSLDLGTLGDQEKHLLLAALMQDYEQMKARKLEQEEQETKGSRVTAQKRSCNTATCVTHRLADLLSRSGGVLKDNFVPTDVGSEAFGRRRRRDLQA