MeSH definition : 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.;
MeSH synonym : uropancreozymin; pancreozymin;
MeSH hyponym : CCK-33; Cholecystokinin 33;
Registry Number MeSH : 9011-97-6;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholecystokinin;
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.