Cholecystokinin-40
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Cholecystokinins precursor (CCK) [Contains: Cholecystokinin 58(CCK58); Cholecystokinin 40 (CCK40); Cholecystokinin 33 (CCK33);Cholecystokinin 8 (CCK8); Cholecystokinin 7 (CCK7)]. | Cholecystokinins precursor (CCK) [Contains: Cholecystokinin 58(CCK58); Cholecystokinin 40 (CCK40); Cholecystokinin 33 (CCK33);Cholecystokinin 8 (CCK8); Cholecystokinin 7 (CCK7)]. | ||
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[edit] Description
Cholecystokinins precursor (CCK) [Contains: Cholecystokinin 58(CCK58); Cholecystokinin 40 (CCK40); Cholecystokinin 33 (CCK33);Cholecystokinin 8 (CCK8); Cholecystokinin 7 (CCK7)].
[edit] Source Organism
Trachemys scripta (Red-eared slider turtle) (Pseudemys scripta).
[edit] Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Testudines; Cryptodira; Testudinoidea; Emydidae; Trachemys.
[edit] Subcellular Localization
Secreted.
[edit] Developmental Stage
[edit] Similarity
Belongs to the gastrin/cholecystokinin family.
[edit] Post translational Modification
[edit] Function
This peptide hormone induces gall bladder contraction and the release of pancreatic enzymes in the gut. Its function in the brain is not clear
