Concept information
Preferred term
Ceruletide
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Caerulein
- Cerulein
- Ceruletid
Note
- do not confuse entry term CERULEIN with CERULENIN
Scope note
- A specific decapeptide obtained from the skin of Hila caerulea, an Australian amphibian. Caerulein is similar in action and composition to CHOLECYSTOKININ. It stimulates gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion; and certain smooth muscle. It is used in paralytic ileus and as diagnostic aid in pancreatic malfunction.
History note
- 2013(1972)
In other languages
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Finnish
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keruleiini
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002108
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