DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Literature associating CCK and scleroderma

CCK [ENSP00000379472]

Cholecystokinin-58 desnonopeptide; This peptide hormone induces gall bladder contraction and the release of pancreatic enzymes in the gut. Its function in the brain is not clear. Binding to CCK-A receptors stimulates amylase release from the pancreas, binding to CCK-B receptors stimulates gastric acid secretion.

Synonyms:  CCK,  P06307,  Q6FG82,  P06307p,  hP06307 ...

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