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VIP, PACAP, and three receptors that do not divide neatly

October 2, 2026

A new piece in the Skinni research library maps VIP and PACAP onto the VPAC1, VPAC2 and PAC1 receptors, and explains why which receptor a study engaged is often the first thing to ask of it.

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