Ceruletide [ceruletid] topical

Terms

cerulein

 

Caerulein
Cerulein
Ceruletid
FI-6934
Takus

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Definition

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.

Annotation
do not confuse entry term CERULEIN with CERULENIN
DUI
D002108
CUI
M0003135
RN
888Y08971B
CAS
Caerulein
Previous indexing
Peptides (1966-1971); Gastrointestinal Agents (1967-1971)
History note
2013(1972)
Public note
2013; see CAERULEIN 1972-2013