Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide
| Definition: |
A gastrointestinal hormone consisting of a 43-amino acid polypeptide (molecular weight 5105). It inhibits gastric secretion and motility and stimulates release of insulin. |
| Notes: |
a neurotransmitter gastrointestinal hormone; /biosyn /physiol permitted; DF: GIP |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
59392-49-3 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Gastrointestinal Hormones (1974-1976),Peptides (1974-1976) |
Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide Definitions and Terms
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