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CGRP- CALCITONIN GENE
RELATED PEPTIDE
Bhagya Siripalli,
Pharmacology,
SVIPS.
Introduction
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a member of
the calcitonin family of peptides, which in humans exists in two forms: α-
CGRP and β-CGRP, also known as CGRP I and CGRP II.
 α-CGRP is a 37-amino acid neuropeptide and is formed from the
alternative splicing of the calcitonin/CGRP gene located on chromosome 11.
β-CGRP is less studied. In humans, β-CGRP differs from the α-CGRP by
three amino acids and is encoded in a separate gene within the same
vicinity.
 The CGRP family includes calcitonin (CT), adrenomedullin (AM), and
amylin (AMY).
Discovery
o Canadian scientist Copp postulated the
existence of calcium lowering peptide-CT
o 1961- regulation of parathyroid hormone
o Found 2nd calcium regulating hormone- CT
o 1980- CT gene was cloned
o 1982- CGRP was discovered by molecular
cloning of CT gene
Distribution
 CNS
• nervous system and discrete brain areas
• co-exists with acetylcholine
• most neurons, both CGRP co-exist but β- CGRP is
predominant in enteric nervous system and pituitary
gland.
 PNS
• present in sensory ganglia often stored with
substance P.
Receptors
 Heteromeric receptor composed of a G protein- coupled
receptor called calcitonin receptor-like receptor (CALCRL)
and a receptor activity-modifying protein (RAMP1).
 CGRP receptors are found throughout the body.
 May modulate a variety of physiological functions in all
major systems;
 respiratory,
 endocrine,
 gastrointestinal,
 immune, and
 cardiovascular.
Functions
o Role in CNS
- modulate acetylcholine receptor function
o Role in PNS
- modulate antigen presentation in Langerhans cells
- block tolerance to morphine
- potent inhibitor of gastric acid secretion
o Role in CVS
- potent vasodilator, positive ionotropic and
chronotropic effect
o Headache and nociception
o CGRP is known to be closely involved in the cascade of
events that lead to a migraine attack.
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Cgrp calcitoningenerelatedpeptide

  • 1. CGRP- CALCITONIN GENE RELATED PEPTIDE Bhagya Siripalli, Pharmacology, SVIPS.
  • 2. Introduction Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a member of the calcitonin family of peptides, which in humans exists in two forms: α- CGRP and β-CGRP, also known as CGRP I and CGRP II.  α-CGRP is a 37-amino acid neuropeptide and is formed from the alternative splicing of the calcitonin/CGRP gene located on chromosome 11. β-CGRP is less studied. In humans, β-CGRP differs from the α-CGRP by three amino acids and is encoded in a separate gene within the same vicinity.  The CGRP family includes calcitonin (CT), adrenomedullin (AM), and amylin (AMY).
  • 3.
  • 4. Discovery o Canadian scientist Copp postulated the existence of calcium lowering peptide-CT o 1961- regulation of parathyroid hormone o Found 2nd calcium regulating hormone- CT o 1980- CT gene was cloned o 1982- CGRP was discovered by molecular cloning of CT gene
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7. Distribution  CNS • nervous system and discrete brain areas • co-exists with acetylcholine • most neurons, both CGRP co-exist but β- CGRP is predominant in enteric nervous system and pituitary gland.  PNS • present in sensory ganglia often stored with substance P.
  • 8.
  • 9. Receptors  Heteromeric receptor composed of a G protein- coupled receptor called calcitonin receptor-like receptor (CALCRL) and a receptor activity-modifying protein (RAMP1).  CGRP receptors are found throughout the body.  May modulate a variety of physiological functions in all major systems;  respiratory,  endocrine,  gastrointestinal,  immune, and  cardiovascular.
  • 10. Functions o Role in CNS - modulate acetylcholine receptor function o Role in PNS - modulate antigen presentation in Langerhans cells - block tolerance to morphine - potent inhibitor of gastric acid secretion o Role in CVS - potent vasodilator, positive ionotropic and chronotropic effect o Headache and nociception o CGRP is known to be closely involved in the cascade of events that lead to a migraine attack.