PACAP as a neuroprotective factor in ischemic neuronal injuries

Seiji Shioda*, Tomoya Nakamachi

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) is a 27- or 38-amino acid neuropeptide, which belongs to the vasoactive intestinal polypeptide/glucagon/secretin family. PACAP and its three receptor subtypes are expressed in neural tissues, with PACAP known to exert pleiotropic effects on the nervous system. This review provides an overview of current knowledge regarding the neuroprotective effects, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic potential of PACAP in response to ischemic brain injuries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)202-207
Number of pages6
JournalPeptides
Volume72
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015/10/01

Keywords

  • CRMP2
  • DNA microarray analysis
  • Ischemia
  • Neuronal death
  • PACAP
  • PACAP receptors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

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