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Cholecystokinin

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: a neurotransmitter gastrointestinal hormone; /biosyn /physiol permitted
Also Called: CCK-33
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 9011-97-6
Cholecystokinin Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Sincalide - An octapeptide hormone present in the intestine and brain. When secreted from the gastric mucosa, it stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder and digestive enzymes from the pancreas.

Cholecystokinin Medical Definitions and Terms

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