GASTRIN
\ɡˈastɹɪn], \ɡˈastɹɪn], \ɡ_ˈa_s_t_ɹ_ɪ_n]\
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polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; induces the secretion of gastric juice
By Princeton University
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polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; induces the secretion of gastric juice
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A family of gastrointestinal peptide hormones that excite the secretion of gastric juices. They may also occur in the central nervous system where they are presumed to be neurotransmitters.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.