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Cholecystokinin (Pancreozymin) Summary

Description: A peptide, of about 33 amino acids, secreted by the upper INTESTINAL MUCOSA and also found in the central nervous system. It causes gallbladder contraction, release of pancreatic exocrine (or digestive) enzymes, and affects other gastrointestinal functions. Cholecystokinin may be the mediator of satiety.

Also Known As: Pancreozymin; CCK-33; Cholecystokinin 33; Uropancreozymin

Networked: 1808 relevant articles (30 outcomes, 206 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Cholecystokinin is Relevant

  1. Pain (Aches) : 3 outcomes 8 studies in 98 results
  2. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency : 3 outcomes 6 studies in 42 results
  3. Gallstones (Gallstone) : 2 outcomes 18 studies in 67 results
  4. Chronic Pancreatitis : 2 outcomes 6 studies in 82 results
  5. Body Weight (Weight, Body) : 2 outcomes 6 studies in 60 results
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Drugs Related to Cholecystokinin

  1. Secretin
  2. Hormones
  3. Cholecystokinin (Pancreozymin)
  4. Cholesterol
  5. Gastrins
  6. Somatostatin (Somatotropin Release-Inhibiting Factor)
  7. Morphine (MS Contin)
  8. Proglumide (Milid)
  9. Neuropeptides
  10. Neuropeptide Y
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Therapies Related to Cholecystokinin

  1. Cholecystectomy
  2. Parenteral Nutrition
  3. Analgesia
  4. Intravenous Infusions
  5. Injections
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