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Trefoil Factor-2 MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Trefoil Factor-2
Tree Number(s)
D12.644.937.750
Unique ID
D000071164
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000071164
Scope Note
A 106 amino acid (12 kDa) trefoil factor that contains two trefoil domains and associates with MUCIN-6. It is expressed in the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT by cells of BRUNNER GLANDS; PYLORIC GLANDS and mucous neck cells. It inhibits GASTROINTESTINAL MOTILITY and GASTRIC ACID secretion and may help maintain the structural integrity of gastric mucus.
Entry Term(s)
TFF2 Peptide
TFF2 Protein
Registry Numbers
0
Public MeSH Note
2017; TREFOIL FACTOR-2 was indexed under PEPTIDES 2005-2016; under MUCINS 1992-2005; under MUSCLE PROTEINS 1992-2005; and under GROWTH SUBSTANCES 1992-2003
History Note
2017 (1992)
Date Established
2017/01/01
Date of Entry
2016/07/08
Revision Date
2016/02/26
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