Cholecystokinin
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Description
Cholecystokinins precursor (CCK) [Contains: Cholecystokinin 70(CCK70); Cholecystokinin 8 (CCK8); Cholecystokinin 7 (CCK7)].
Source Organism
Gallus gallus (Chicken).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Archosauria; Dinosauria; Saurischia; Theropoda; Coelurosauria; Aves;Neognathae; Galliformes; Phasianidae; Phasianinae; Gallus.
Subcellular Localization
Secreted.
Developmental Stage
Similarity
Belongs to the gastrin/cholecystokinin family.
Post translational Modification
The precursor is 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. It also decreases food intake and regulates gastrointestinal physiological processes.
GeneID
414884
