Polypeptide Health Dictionary

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Polypeptide: From 3 Different Sources

A compound consisting of many peptides.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
A molecule in which several AMINO ACIDS are joined together by peptide bonds. PROTEIN molecules are polypeptides.
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary
n. a molecule consisting of three or more amino acids linked together by *peptide bonds. *Protein molecules are polypeptides.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Pancreatic Polypeptide

a hormone released from the D cells of the *islets of Langerhans of the pancreas in response to protein in the small intestine. Its actions are to inhibit pancreatic bicarbonate and protein enzyme secretion and to relax the gall bladder. It belongs to a family of similar hormones that have actions on appetite and food metabolism.... pancreatic polypeptide

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