Distribution, Function, and Expression of the Apelinergic System in the Healthy and Diseased Mammalian Brain
Apelin, a peptide initially isolated from bovine stomach extract, is an endogenous ligand for the Apelin Receptor (APLNR). Subsequently, a second peptide, ELABELA, that can bind to the receptor has been identified. The Apelin receptor and its endogenous ligands are widely distributed in mammalian or...
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/13/11/2172 |