Ceruletide

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.

Year introduced: 2013(1972)

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Tree Number(s): D12.644.456.241

MeSH Unique ID: D002108

Registry Number: 888Y08971B

Entry Terms:

• Caerulein
• Cerulein
• Ceruletid
• Takus
• FI-6934
• FI6934
• FI 6934

Previous Indexing:

• Gastrointestinal Agents (1967-1971)
• Peptides (1966-1971)

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
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Ceruletide