1. [Effects of peptide YY on functions of the gastrointestinal tract].
- Author
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Niebergall-Roth E, Teyssen S, Rippel K, and Singer MV
- Subjects
- Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Cats, Digestive System drug effects, Dogs, Gallbladder drug effects, Gallbladder physiology, Gastric Juice drug effects, Gastric Juice metabolism, Gastrointestinal Hormones pharmacology, Gastrointestinal Motility drug effects, Humans, Molecular Sequence Data, Pancreas drug effects, Pancreas physiology, Peptide Fragments, Peptide YY, Peptides chemistry, Rabbits, Rats, Swine, Digestive System Physiological Phenomena, Peptides pharmacology
- Abstract
The present report gives a review about the localization, release and gastrointestinal actions of peptide YY in different animal species and in humans. Possible mechanisms of action, the physiological and pathophysiological significance of peptide YY and the role of peptide YY 3-36 are discussed. Finally, unanswered questions are specified.
- Published
- 1997