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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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