Sincalide
| Definition: |
An octapeptide hormone present in the intestine and brain. When secreted from the gastric mucosa, it stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder and digestive enzymes from the pancreas. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with Sincaline ( = CHOLINE) |
| Also Called: |
Kinevac,SQ-19,844 |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
25126-32-3 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cholecystokinin (1966-1983),Oligopeptides (1973-1978),Peptide Fragments (1979-1983),Peptides (1966-1972) |
Sincalide Definitions and Terms
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