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
- Animals, Livestock, One Health
- endocrinology
- hormones and hormone-related substances
- hormones
- gastrointestinal hormones
Preferred term
secretin
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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A peptide hormone of about 27 amino acids from the duodenal mucosa that activates pancreatic secretion and lowers the blood sugar level.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- incretin
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42431
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