What Is VIP?
A 28-residue neuropeptide of the secretin/glucagon superfamily. It signals through the class II G-protein-coupled receptors VPAC1 and VPAC2, activating adenylate cyclase to raise cAMP and downstream PKA signaling.
- Type
- Neuropeptide (VPAC agonist)
- CAS Number
- 37221-79-7
- Molecular Formula
- C147H237N43O43S
- Molecular Weight
- 3326.8 g/mol
- Amino Acids
- 28 (amidated)
- Half-LifeTime for plasma concentration to fall by half
- ~2 minutes







