Tetragastrin
| Definition: |
L-Tryptophyl-L-methionyl-L-aspartyl-L-phenylalaninamide. The C-terminal tetrapeptide of gastrin. It is the smallest peptide fragment of gastrin which has the same physiological and pharmacological activity as gastrin. |
| Notes: |
"smallest peptide fragment of gastrin" |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
1947-37-1 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Gastrins (1966-1978),Oligopeptides (1973-1978),Peptides (1966-1972) |
Tetragastrin Definitions and Terms
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