The expression of vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor 1 is negatively modulated by microRNA 525-5p.

BACKGROUND: The human Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP) is a neurokine with effects on the immune system where it is involved in promoting tolerance. In this context, one of its receptors, VPAC1, has been found to be down-modulated in cells of the immune network in response to activating stimuli....

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Main Authors: Elisa Cocco, Fabiana Paladini, Giuseppe Macino, Valerio Fulci, Maria Teresa Fiorillo, Rosa Sorrentino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2919398?pdf=render