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Cholecystokinin Family Peptides
Guide to CCK family peptides in digestion, satiety signaling, and neurotransmission.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview
Cholecystokinin Family Peptides regulate digestion, satiety, and brain-gut signaling.
Key Members
- CCK-8: Major brain form, satiety signal
- CCK-33: Intestinal hormone stimulating gallbladder contraction
- CCK-58: Circulating form in some species
- Gastrin: Structurally related stomach acid stimulant
Clinical Significance
CCK-based satiety signals are targets for obesity therapeutics.
References
- Source: ENCP Peptide Database
- Category: Peptide Families
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