Cholecystokinin-40

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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

Cholecystokinins precursor (CCK) [Contains: Cholecystokinin 58(CCK58); Cholecystokinin 40 (CCK40); Cholecystokinin 33 (CCK33);Cholecystokinin 8 (CCK8); Cholecystokinin 7 (CCK7)].

Source Organism

Trachemys scripta (Red-eared slider turtle) (Pseudemys scripta).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Testudines; Cryptodira; Testudinoidea; Emydidae; Trachemys.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the gastrin/cholecystokinin 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

Categories:Hormones