PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide) is a naturally occurring signalling peptide studied for its role in communication between nerves, immune cells, and tissues. Researchers investigate how its VPAC1 and VPAC2 receptors influence inflammation and intestinal immune responses.
Potential research benefits
- Immune signalling: Exploring communication between the nervous and immune systems.
- Inflammation research: Studying changes in inflammatory messengers and immune-cell activity.
- Intestinal immune function: Investigating how VIP influences immune cells in the gut.
- Receptor-specific effects: Comparing the roles of VPAC1 and VPAC2 in different tissues.
Why researchers are interested
VIP provides a way to investigate how nerve-derived signals regulate immune responses. Findings depend on the model, tissue, and receptor involved; laboratory results do not establish clinical benefits.