Cholecystokinin hormone and neuromodulator

• Authors: Z. Zdrojewicz , A. Sztuka-Pietkiewicz , W. Pietkiewicz
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a polipeptyde having many functions in digestive system (regulating motor activity and secretion) and acting as a neuromodulator in central and peripheral nervous systems. Recent research shows that CCK increases insulin and glukagon secretion and activates hypothalamo- pituitary- adrenal axis. It also plays a role in cardiovascular system (CCK has a positive inotropic effect). The aim of this study is to show some recent knowledge in the subject of CCK structure and its function in human body.

Keywords

EN

AGONIST; ANTAGONIST; CHOLECYSTOKININ; HORMONE; NEUROMODULATOR

Discipline

• EXPERIMENTAL_BIOLOGY_&_MEDICINE: EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE

• Publisher: Index Copernicus International
• Journal: Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
• Year: 2001
• Volume: 55
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 407-418

Contributors

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Z. Zdrojewicz

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A. Sztuka-Pietkiewicz

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W. Pietkiewicz

• Document Type: ARTICLE
• Publication order reference: Z. Zdrojewicz, Katedra i Klinika Endokrynologii i Diabetologii AM, ul. Pasteura 4, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland