title: [The vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP). Its role in the physiology of the digestive system].
abstract: The literature on the possible implications of the Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP) in the digestive processes is widely and critically reviewed. Special attention is directed to the likely function of the polypeptide as a neurotransmitter in the gastroenteropancreatic system.
mesh_terms: D001078:APUD Cells / Q000032:analysis; D000110:Acetylcholinesterase / Q000378:metabolism; D000242:Cyclic AMP / Q000378:metabolism; D004068:Digestive System Physiological Phenomena; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects; D005768:Gastrointestinal Hormones / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009126:Muscle Relaxation / Q000187:drug effects; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000187:drug effects; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000502:physiology*; D010179:Pancreas / Q000378:metabolism; D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / Q000032:analysis / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D005768:Gastrointestinal Hormones; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide; D000242:Cyclic AMP; D000110:Acetylcholinesterase
vernacular_title: Il vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP). Suo ruolo nella fisiologia dell'apparato digerente.