Cholecystokinin
- Generic Name
- Cholecystokinin
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 9011-97-6
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 00XI8W60QF
- Background
Cholecystokinin ( also known as CCK or CCK-PZ) is a peptide hormone of the gastrointestinal system which is responsible for stimulating the digestion of fat and protein. Cholecystokinin, previously called pancreozymin, is synthesized and secreted by enteroendocrine cells in the duodenum (the first portion of the small intestine) and leads to the release of b...
- Indication
For use as a diagnostic aid for evaluation of gallbladder disorders. It is also used in conjunction with secretin in pancreatic insufficiency .
- Associated Conditions
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- Associated Therapies
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Effect of Metformin and Cholecystokinin-mediated Gallbladder Emptying on GLP-1 Secretion in Type 2 Diabetes
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2015-07-14
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-05-03
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
- Target Recruit Count
- 15
- Registration Number
- NCT02497313
- Locations
- 🇩🇰
Center for Diabetes Research, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark
Effect of Bile Acid Secretion and Sequestration on GLP-1 Secretion
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2015-05-15
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-05-03
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
- Target Recruit Count
- 15
- Registration Number
- NCT02445508
- Locations
- 🇩🇰
Center for Diabetes Research, Hellerup, Denmark
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