What is another word for Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide?
Pronunciation: [vasˈə͡ʊktɪv ɪntˈɛstɪnə͡l pˈɛpta͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide, also referred to as VIP, is a neuropeptide hormone that is synthesized and released by enteric nervous system cells in the gastrointestinal tract. VIP is responsible for various biological functions such as regulating smooth muscle relaxation, modulating immune responses, and regulating hormone secretion. Other synonyms for VIP include polypeptide PHI-27, intenstinotrophic factor, and secretin-27. VIP is also known as a neurotransmitter due to its role in transmitting signals between neurons in the body. This critically important hormone plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis in the body and is a promising therapeutic target for various medical conditions.
