Chromogranin B

A type of chromogranin which was initially characterized in a rat PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA CELL LINE. It is found in many species including human, rat, mouse, and others. It is an acidic protein with 626 to 657 amino acid residues. In some species, it inhibits secretion of PARATHYROID HORMONE or INSULIN and exerts bacteriolytic effects in others.

Year introduced: 2007 (1985)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.631.199.500

MeSH Unique ID: D053378

Entry Terms:

• Secretogranin I

Previous Indexing:

• Chromogranins (1985-2006)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Nerve Tissue Proteins
Chromogranins
Chromogranin B