Gastrins
| Definition: |
A family of gastrointestinal peptide hormones that excite the secretion of gastric juices. They may also occur in the central nervous system where they are presumed to be neurotransmitters. |
| Notes: |
neurotransmitter gastrointestinal hormones; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; /biosyn /physiol permitted |
| Also Called: |
Gastrin |
Gastrins Categories.
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Pentagastrin - A synthetic pentapeptide that has effects like gastrin when given parenterally. It stimulates the secretion of gastric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor, and has been used as a diagnostic aid. |
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Tetragastrin - 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. |
Gastrins Definitions and Terms
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