MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : Ceruletid; cerulein; Caerulein;
MeSH hyponym : FI-6934; takus; FI 6934; FI6934;
MeSH CAS label : caerulein;
MeSH Related Number : 17650-98-5 (Caerulein);
Registry Number MeSH : 17650-98-5;
MeSH annotation : /biosyn /physiol permitted; do not confuse X ref CERULEIN with CERULENIN; do not confuse entry term CERULEIN with CERULENIN;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceruletide;
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.