Secretin
| Definition: |
A hormone of the duodenal mucosa that activates pancreatic secretion and lowers the blood sugar level. (USAN and the USP Dictionary of Drug Names, 1994, p597) |
| Notes: |
/biosyn /physiol permitted |
| Also Called: |
Secretin Pentacetate, Pig,Secretin Sulfate, Pig,Secrepan,Secretin Maleate, Pig,Secretin Citrate, Pig,Secretin-KABI,Secretin, Pig |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
1393-25-5 |
Secretin Definitions and Terms
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