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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. neuropeptides
  6. gastrins
[show all 8 paths]
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. neuropeptides
  6. gastrins
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. gastrointestinal hormones
  6. gastrins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. gastrointestinal hormones
  6. gastrins
  1. Fields of Study
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. gastrointestinal hormones
  6. gastrins
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. gastrointestinal hormones
  6. gastrins
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. polypeptides
  6. gastrins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. polypeptides
  6. gastrins

Preferred term

gastrins

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A family of gastrointestinal peptide hormones that excite the secretion of gastric juices. They may also occur in the central nervous system where they are presumed to be neurotransmitters.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • gastrin

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42419

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