cerulein

cerulein
A decapeptide with hypotensive activity; stimulates smooth muscle and increases digestive secretions; it is similar in structure to cholecystokinin and the gastrins, but much more potent as a stimulant to gallbladder contraction; also stimulates release of insulin. It inhibits fatty acid biosynthesis. [fr. Cephalosporium caerulea, from which isolated]

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ce·ru·le·in (sə-rooґle-in) a decapeptide amide isolated from the skin of frogs; it is a peptide analogue of cholecystokinin and gastrin; in mammals it is a powerful stimulant of gallbladder contraction.

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