- Concept UI
- M0004235
- Registry Number
- 9011-97-6
- Scope Note
- A peptide, of about 33 amino acids, secreted by the upper INTESTINAL MUCOSA and also found in the central nervous system. It causes gallbladder contraction, release of pancreatic exocrine (or digestive) enzymes, and affects other gastrointestinal functions. Cholecystokinin may be the mediator of satiety.
- Terms
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Cholecystokinin
Preferred Term
Term UI
T008031
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1966)
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Uropancreozymin
Term UI
T008033
Date08/30/1982
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)
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Pancreozymin
Term UI
T008032
Date05/17/1976
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
BAN (19XX)