Concept information
- Research, Technology, Methods
- biochemical compounds
- amino acids, peptides and proteins
- peptides
- neuropeptides
- Research, Technology, Methods
- chemical substances
- biochemical compounds
- hormones
- gastrointestinal hormones
- Fields of Study
- endocrinology
- hormones and hormone-related substances
- hormones
- gastrointestinal hormones
Preferred term
cholecystokinin
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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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
Synonyms
- CCK (cholecystokinin)
- pancreozymin
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23189
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