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Motilin
Medical Definition: | A 22-amino acid polypeptide (molecular weight 2700) isolated from the duodenum. At low pH it inhibits gastric motor activity, whereas at high pH it has a stimulating effect. | |
Guide Notes: | a neurotransmitter gastrointestinal hormone; /biosyn /physiol permitted | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 52906-92-0 |
Previously Indexed: | Gastrointestinal Hormones (1972-1976),Peptides (1972-1976) |
Motilin Medical Definitions and Terms
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