Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide: Physiology and Pathophysiology

F. A. Russell; R. King; S.-J. Smillie; X. Kodji; S. D. Brain

doi:10.1152/physrev.00034.2013

journal article Oct 01, 2014

Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide: Physiology and Pathophysiology

F. A. Russell R. King S.-J. Smillie X. Kodji S. D. Brain

Physiological Reviews Vol. 94 No. 4 pp. 1099-1142 · American Physiological Society

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Abstract

Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a 37-amino acid neuropeptide. Discovered 30 years ago, it is produced as a consequence of alternative RNA processing of the calcitonin gene. CGRP has two major forms (α and β). It belongs to a group of peptides that all act on an unusual receptor family. These receptors consist of calcitonin receptor-like receptor (CLR) linked to an essential receptor activity modifying protein (RAMP) that is necessary for full functionality. CGRP is a highly potent vasodilator and, partly as a consequence, possesses protective mechanisms that are important for physiological and pathological conditions involving the cardiovascular system and wound healing. CGRP is primarily released from sensory nerves and thus is implicated in pain pathways. The proven ability of CGRP antagonists to alleviate migraine has been of most interest in terms of drug development, and knowledge to date concerning this potential therapeutic area is discussed. Other areas covered, where there is less information known on CGRP, include arthritis, skin conditions, diabetes, and obesity. It is concluded that CGRP is an important peptide in mammalian biology, but it is too early at present to know if new medicines for disease treatment will emerge from our knowledge concerning this molecule.

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Published: Oct 01, 2014
Vol/Issue: 94(4)
Pages: 1099-1142

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