Cholecystokinin-58

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Description

Cholecystokinins precursor (CCK) [Contains: Cholecystokinin 58(CCK58); Cholecystokinin 39 (CCK39); Cholecystokinin 33 (CCK33);Cholecystokinin 12 (CCK12); Cholecystokinin 8 (CCK8)].

Source Organism

Macaca fascicularis (Crab eating macaque) (Cynomolgus monkey).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini;Catarrhini; Cercopithecidae; Cercopithecinae; Macaca.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the gastrin/cholecystokinin family.

Post translational Modification

The precursor cleaved by enzymes to produce a number of active cholecystokinins.

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. Binding to CCK-A receptors stimulates amylase release from the pancreas, binding to CCK-B receptors stimulates gastric acid secretion

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Categories:Hormones