VIP

Peptide Name

Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)

Chemical Name/Structure

• Chemical Structure/Sequence: $\text{H-His-Ser-Asp-Ala-Val-Phe-Thr-Asp-Asn-Tyr-Thr-Arg-Leu-Arg-Lys-Gln-Met-Ala-Val-Lys-Lys-Tyr-Leu-Asn-Ser-Ile-Leu-Asn-NH}_2$ (28 amino acids)

• Molecular Formula: $\text{C}_{147}\text{H}_{238}\text{N}_{44}\text{O}_{42}\text{S}_1$

• Molecular Weight: $3325.84 \text{ g/mol}$

CAS Number

40077-57-4

Areas of Research

• Systemic Anti-inflammatory Mechanisms: Researchers are investigating its capacity to suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines (such as TNF-alpha and IL-6) and modulate immune homeostasis via the NF-κB pathway.

• Pulmonary and Respiratory Dynamics: Investigated for its potential to relax airway smooth muscle, improve oxygenation, and target inflammation in modeling respiratory disorders like COPD and severe asthma.

• Neuroprotection and Cognitive Health: Under study for its ability to reduce neuroinflammation, encourage neuroplasticity, and potentially address gray matter atrophy associated with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

• Gastrointestinal Motility and Function: Explored for its relaxing effect on enteric smooth muscle, regulation of water/electrolyte secretion, and potential to resolve barrier issues in models of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

• Circadian Rhythm Regulation: Studied for its critical synchronizing role within the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus to understand light-dark cycle adaptation and sleep-wake cycles.

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