hormonalMolecular Weight: 3918.4

Cholecystokinin

CCK

A hormone that regulates digestion and appetite. Research focuses on its role in satiety and gastrointestinal function.

Mechanism

Hormone that stimulates gallbladder contraction, pancreatic enzyme secretion, and satiety. Plays roles in digestion and appetite regulation.

Half-Life

1-2 minutes

Administration

Intravenous,Subcutaneous

Technical Protocol

Cholecystokinin: Comprehensive Research Guide

Overview

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a peptide hormone produced in the small intestine. It plays crucial roles in digestion by stimulating gallbladder contraction and pancreatic enzyme secretion. CCK also acts as a satiety signal, reducing food intake.

Mechanism of Action

Digestive Functions

**Gallbladder': Stimulates gallbladder contraction
**Pancreas': Stimulates pancreatic enzyme secretion
**GI Motility': Regulates gastrointestinal motility
**Digestion': Enhances digestion

Appetite Regulation

**Satiety': Promotes feelings of fullness
**Food Intake': Reduces food intake
**Appetite': Suppresses appetite
**Meal Termination': Signals meal termination

Research Applications

Digestive Research

**Digestion': Research into digestive processes
**GI Disorders': Research into GI conditions
**Gallbladder': Research into gallbladder function

Appetite Research

**Obesity': Research into obesity mechanisms
**Eating Disorders': Research into eating disorders
**Satiety': Research into satiety mechanisms

Dosage

**Research': Dose-dependent, protocols vary
**Administration': Intravenous or subcutaneous
**Half-Life': Very short half-life (1-2 minutes)

Side Effects

**Nausea': Possible nausea
**Abdominal Pain': Possible abdominal pain
**GI Effects': Possible GI effects

This information is for research and educational purposes only.

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