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Entero-oxyntin

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Hormone which stimulates gastric acid secretion in the stomach of animals

Entero-oxyntin is a hormone released from intestinal endocrine cells which stimulates gastric acid secretion in the stomach. It has been isolated from animals and is hypothesised to exist in humans.

References

  1. Walker WA, Strodel WE, Eckhauser FE, Heldsinger A, Vinik AI. J Surg Res. 1983 May;34(5):486-92., Enterooxyntin release from isolated perfused canine jejunum.


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