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Polypeptides with physiological relevance

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  • Gastrin
  • CCK(Cholecystokinin)
  • Glucagon
  • Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
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Gastrin

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  • Stomach hormone
  • Stimulates secretion of gastric glands
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CCK (cholecystokinin)

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  • Peptide hormone
  • Stimulates pancreas and liver secretion (i.e. bile from gall bladder)
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Glucagon

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  • Peptide hormone
  • Produced by alpha-cells of the pancreas
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Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)

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  • Produced in the heart (atria)
  • Essential for regulation of blood volume and pressure
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