Synonym for calcitonin gene-related peptide ... <protein> A second product transcribed from the calcitonin gene. Calcitonin gene related peptide is found in a number of tissues including nervous tissue. It is a vasodilator that may participate in the cutaneous triple response. ... It is a neuropeptide of 37 amino acids with structural homolog... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973