Cholecystokinin 8
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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
