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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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