NCIt definition : Human VIP wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 6q25 and is approximately
9 kb in length. This allele, which encodes VIP peptides protein, is involved in the
modulation of calcium levels. The gene is expressed aberrantly in some breast cancers.;
NCIt note : The VIP gene product is a precursor for intestinal peptide PHV-42, intestinal peptide
PHM-27 (peptide histidine methioninamide 27), and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP,
vasoactive intestinal polypeptide). (SwissProt);