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Caerulein
Medical Definition: | A specific decapeptide obtained from the skin of Hila caerulea, an Australian amphibian. Caerulein is similar in action and composition to CHOLECYSTOKININ. It stimulates gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion; and certain smooth muscle. It is used in paralytic ileus and as diagnostic aid in pancreatic malfunction. | |
Guide Notes: | /biosyn /physiol permitted; do not confuse X ref CERULEIN with CERULENIN | |
Also Called: | FI-6934,Takus | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 17650-98-5 |
Previously Indexed: | Gastrointestinal Agents (1967-1971),Peptides (1966-1971) |
Caerulein Medical Definitions and Terms
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