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Official Full Name: adrenomedullin
Also known as: AM; PAMP
The protein encoded by this gene is a pro-hormone that is cleaved to form two biologically active peptides, adrenomedullin and pro-adrenomedullin N-terminal 20 peptide. Adrenomedullin is a 52a peptide that has multiple functions, including vasodilation, regulation of hormone secretion, promotion of angiogenesis, and antimicrobial activity. Antimicrobial activity is antimicrobial as the peptide has been shown to kill E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus at low concentrations.