[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. ( MSH )]
UMLS (NCI) C0030859 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Hormone
Relation/PAR: oligopeptide
[DX900] DIAGNOSTICS, OTHER