Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Neuropeptide-induced relaxation in rabbit vaginal strips
| Peptide | EC50 (nM) | Slope | Emax (mN) | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP | 80.9±5.4 | 0.60±0.3 | 87.0±5.3% | 18 |
| PACAP 1–27 | 116±82.3 | 0.4±0.2 | 95.9±10.5% | 12 |
| αMSH | >1000 | — | 36±6.7% | 12 |
Abbreviations: αMSH, α-melanocortin-stimulating hormone; PACAP, pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide; VIP, vasoactive intestinal peptide.
