Cholecystokinin-8
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Description
Cholecystokinins precursor (CCK) [Contains: Cholecystokinin 70(CCK70); Cholecystokinin 8 (CCK8); Cholecystokinin 7 (CCK7)].
Source Organism
Struthio camelus (Ostrich).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Archosauria; Dinosauria; Saurischia; Theropoda; Coelurosauria; Aves;Palaeognathae; Struthioniformes; Struthionidae; Struthio.
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
