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  1. adrenomedullinnoun

    A peptide associated with a pheochromocytoma

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  1. Adrenomedullin

    Adrenomedullin (ADM or AM) is a vasodilator peptide hormone of uncertain significance in human health and disease. It was initially isolated in 1993 from a pheochromocytoma, a tumor of the adrenal medulla: hence the name.In humans ADM is encoded by the ADM gene. ADM is a peptide expressed by all tissues, and found in the circulation. A similar peptide named adreomedullin2 was reported in rats in 2004 which exhibits a similar function.

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  1. Adrenomedullin

    Adrenomedullin is a peptide associated with pheochromocytoma- a tumour arising from adrenal medulla. It was discovered in 1993. Adrenomedullin is a ubiquitously expressed peptide initially isolated from phaechromyctoma in 1993. Since its first report, studies examining the effects of adrenomedullin have mushroomed, highlighting its role in a number of diseases. Recently a second peptide AM2 has been recognised, exhibiting similar functions.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Adrenomedullin

    A 52-amino acid peptide with multi-functions. It was originally isolated from PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA and ADRENAL MEDULLA but is widely distributed throughout the body including lung and kidney tissues. Besides controlling fluid-electrolyte homeostasis, adrenomedullin is a potent vasodilator and can inhibit pituitary ACTH secretion.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of adrenomedullin in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of adrenomedullin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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