Galanin Peptides

Preferred Label : Galanin Peptides;

NCIt synonyms : GAL; Galanin and GMAP Prepropeptide; Galanin/GMAP Prepropeptide; Galanin Prepropeptide;

NCIt definition : Galanin peptides (123 aa, 13 kDa) is encoded by the human GAL gene. This protein plays a role in both G protein-coupled receptor signaling and innate immunity.;

NCIt note : Galanin peptides protein is cleaved to release the active hormone galanin, which is comprised of amino acids 33-62, and galanin message-associated peptide (GMAP), which is comprised of amino acids 65-123. (UniProt);

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL550960;

Details

Origin ID

C148350;

UMLS CUI

C5441968;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Galanin [OMIM gene]
- galanin and GMAP prepropeptide [HGNC gene]
- gallon (qualifier value) [SNOMED CT concept]
OMIM relation
- Galanin [OMIM gene]
Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Biologically Active Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- GAL protein, human [MeSH concept]
- GAL protein, human [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
gene_encodes_gene_product
- GAL Gene [NCIt concept]
- Peptide Hormone Gene [NCIt concept]
gene_product_plays_role_in_biological_process
- Intercellular Communication Process [NCIt concept]

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