[Vasodilation in cirrhosis: is CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) also among the possible mediators?]

Clin Ter. 1996 Oct;147(10):505-14.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

According to cirrhotic patient's hyperkinetic circulatory state and to different pathophysiologic moments of kidney and liver failure, it is suggested that in cirrhosis a vasoactive balance is changed to more active vasodilatation. Also calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is likely involved in this change.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide / physiology*
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Kidney / physiopathology
  • Liver / physiopathology
  • Liver Cirrhosis / physiopathology*
  • Vasodilation / physiology*

Substances

  • Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide