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Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide
Medical Definition: | A gastrointestinal hormone consisting of a 43-amino acid polypeptide (molecular weight 5105). It inhibits gastric secretion and motility and stimulates release of insulin. | |
Guide Notes: | a neurotransmitter gastrointestinal hormone; /biosyn /physiol permitted; DF: GIP | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 59392-49-3 |
Previously Indexed: | Gastrointestinal Hormones (1974-1976),Peptides (1974-1976) |
Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide Medical Definitions and Terms
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