Cholecystokinin 8

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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

Thyrotropin subunit beta precursor (Thyroid-stimulating hormonesubunit beta) (TSH-beta) (TSH-B) (Thyrotropin beta chain).

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 protein.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the glycoprotein hormones subunit beta family.

Post translational Modification

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

GeneID

395937

Categories:Hormones