Pentagastrin

A synthetic pentapeptide that has effects like gastrin when given parenterally. It stimulates the secretion of gastric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor, and has been used as a diagnostic aid.

Year introduced: 1973(1972)

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Tree Number(s): D06.472.317.413.593, D12.644.456.716

MeSH Unique ID: D010418

Registry Number: EF0NX91490

Entry Terms:

• Gastrin Pentapeptide
• Pentapeptide, Gastrin
• Peptavlon
• Acignost

Previous Indexing:

• Gastrointestinal Hormones (1966-1971)
• Peptides (1966-1971)

See Also:

• Gastrointestinal Agents

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Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
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Gastrointestinal Hormones
Gastrins
Pentagastrin

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
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Pentagastrin