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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. neuropeptides
  6. cholecystokinin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. neuropeptides
  6. cholecystokinin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. gastrointestinal hormones
  6. cholecystokinin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. gastrointestinal hormones
  6. cholecystokinin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. gastrointestinal hormones
  6. cholecystokinin
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. gastrointestinal hormones
  6. cholecystokinin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. polypeptides
  6. cholecystokinin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. polypeptides
  6. cholecystokinin

Preferred term

cholecystokinin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A 33-amino acid peptide secreted by the upper intestinal mucosa and also found in the central nervous system. It causes gallbladder contraction, release of pancreatic exocrine (or digestive) enzymes, and affects other gastrointestinal functions. Cholecystokinin may be the mediator of satiety.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • CCK (cholecystokinin)
  • pancreozymin

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23189

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