VIP

VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)

Type: Endogenous neuropeptide (28-amino-acid peptide)

Description:
VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) is a naturally occurring 28-amino-acid neuropeptide widely studied in laboratory settings for its role in cell signaling, receptor binding, and regulatory pathway activity. It is part of the glucagon/secretin peptide family and is commonly utilized in research involving neurotransmission, immune signaling, and smooth muscle pathway modeling.

In research and preclinical models, VIP is used to examine VPAC receptor interactions (VPAC1 and VPAC2), as well as its influence on intracellular signaling pathways such as cAMP activation. Its well-defined structure makes it valuable for studying peptide–receptor specificity, signaling cascades, and regulatory communication between systems in controlled experimental environments.

Research Areas of Interest:

• Neuropeptide and neurotransmitter signaling research

• VPAC receptor interaction studies

• cAMP and intracellular signaling pathway analysis

• Immune system signaling and modulation research

• Smooth muscle and regulatory pathway modeling