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RNA tissue category: Group enriched (appendix, colon, rectum, small intestine, smooth muscle)
GTEx dataset
Organ
Expression
Alphabetical
RNA tissue category: Tissue enhanced (colon)
FANTOM5 dataset
Organ
Expression
Alphabetical
RNA tissue category: Tissue enhanced (appendix, colon, small intestine)
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
VIP
Synonyms
Description
Vasoactive intestinal peptide (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the glucagon family. It stimulates myocardial contractility, causes vasodilation, increases glycogenolysis, lowers arterial blood pressure and relaxes the smooth muscle of trachea, stomach and gall bladder. The protein also acts as an antimicrobial peptide with antibacterial and antifungal activity. Alternative splicing occurs at this locus and two transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2014]