Gastrin-16

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Contents 1 Description 2 Source Organism 3 Taxomomy 4 Subcellular Localization 5 Developmental Stage 6 Similarity 7 Post translational Modification 8 Function 9 GeneID

Description

Gastrin precursor [Contains: Big gastrin (Gastrin-33); Gastrin-16;Gastrin-15].

Source Organism

Macropus giganteus (Eastern gray kangaroo).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Metatheria; Diprotodontia; Macropodidae; Macropus.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the gastrin/cholecystokinin family.

Post translational Modification

Function

Gastrin stimulates the stomach mucosa to produce and secrete hydrochloric acid and the pancreas to secrete its digestive enzymes. It also stimulates smooth muscle contraction and increases blood circulation and water secretion in the stomach and intestine

GeneID

Categories:Hormones