A peptide, of about 33 amino acids, secreted by the upper INTESTINAL MUCOSA and also found in the central nervous system. It causes gallbladder contraction, release of pancreatic exocrine (or digestive) enzymes, and affects other gastrointestinal functions. Cholecystokinin may be the mediator of satiety.
Pharmacology effect
cholagogá a choleretiká
Pharmacology effect
Cholagogues and Choleretics
See also reference (FX) in Slovak
látky gastrointestinálne receptory cholecystokinínové
