A type of chromogranin which was first isolated from CHROMAFFIN CELLS of the ADRENAL MEDULLA but is also found in other tissues and in many species including human, bovine, rat, mouse, and others. It is an acidic protein with 431 to 445 amino acid residues. It contains fragments that inhibit vasoconstriction or release of hormones and neurotransmitter, while other fragments exert antimicrobial actions.

DUI

D053379 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0492852

Předchozí užití

Adrenal Medulla (1968-2003); Chromogranins (1973-2006)

Historická pozn.

2007 (1981)

Veřejná pozn.

2007; CHROMOGRANIN A was indexed under CHROMOGRANINS 1981-2006