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  2. Gastrin - Wikipedia

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    Gastrin is a linear peptide hormone produced by G cells of the duodenum and in the pyloric antrum of the stomach.It is secreted into the bloodstream. The encoded polypeptide is preprogastrin, which is cleaved by enzymes in posttranslational modification to produce progastrin (an intermediate, inactive precursor) and then gastrin in various forms, primarily the following three:

  3. G cell - Wikipedia

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    A G cell or gastrin cell is a type of cell in the stomach and duodenum that secretes gastrin. It works in conjunction with gastric chief cells and parietal cells. G cells are found deep within the pyloric glands of the stomach antrum, and occasionally in the pancreas [1] and duodenum. The vagus nerve innervates the G cells.

  4. Gastrointestinal hormone - Wikipedia

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    Stimulates release of cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastrin Calcitonin gene-related peptide: Enteric nerves: Unclear Chromogranin A: Neuroendocrine cells: Secretory protein Enkephalins: Stomach, duodenum: Opiate-like actions Enteroglucagon: Small intestine, pancreas: Inhibits insulin secretion Galanin: Enteric nerves: Ghrelin: Stomach

  5. Progastrin - Wikipedia

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    The main function of gastrin is to regulate acid secretion. [2] During digestion, only gastrin is released into the bloodstream and stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach as well as pancreatic digestive enzymes. In humans, progastrin is encoded by the GAST [3] gene. Progastrin is expressed primarily in stomach tissue.

  6. Enteroendocrine cell - Wikipedia

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    The G cells secrete gastrin, post-ganglionic fibers of the vagus nerve can release gastrin-releasing peptide during parasympathetic stimulation to stimulate secretion. Enterochromaffin-like cells are enteroendocrine and neuroendocrine cells also known for their similarity to chromaffin cells secreting histamine, which stimulates G cells to ...

  7. Gastric glands - Wikipedia

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    When the stomach pH decreases (becomes more acidic), the ECLs stop releasing histamine. G cells – They secrete gastrin hormone. Gastrin stimulates the gastric glands to release gastric acid. These cells are mostly found in pyloric glands in the pyloric antrum; some are found in the duodenum and other tissues. The gastric pits of these glands ...

  8. Gastrin-releasing peptide - Wikipedia

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    Gastrin-releasing peptide is a regulatory human peptide that elicits gastrin release and regulates gastric acid secretion and enteric motor function. [10] The post-ganglionic fibers of the vagus nerve that innervate bombesin/GRP neurons of the stomach release GRP, which stimulates the G cells to release gastrin.

  9. Gastrinoma - Wikipedia

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    Gastrin is secreted by the G cells.G cells are primarily found in the pyloric antrum but can also be found in the duodenum and the pancreas. [12] The primary function of gastrin is to induce the release of hydrochloric acid (HCl) from the parietal cells located in the fundus of the stomach.