Secretogranin II

A type of chromogranin which was initially characterized in the ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND. It is found in several species including human, rat, mouse, and others. Secretogranin II is an acidic protein of 559 to 586 amino acid residues that can stimulate DOPAMINE release from neurons and release of pituitary GONADOTROPINS.

Year introduced: 2007 (1986)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.631.199.750

MeSH Unique ID: D053381

Entry Terms:

• Chromogranin C

Previous Indexing:

• Chromogranins (1986-2006)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Nerve Tissue Proteins
Chromogranins
Secretogranin II