Cyclic Somatostatin

《英文msh詞典》Cyclic Somatostatin
[同義詞] Cyclic Somatostatin
[主題詞] Somatostatin
[藥動學] Hormones
[中文釋義] 環生長抑素
[英文釋義] A polypeptide hormone produced in the HYPOTHALAMUS,and other tissues and organs. It inhibits the release of growth hormone (SOMATOTROPIN),and also modulates important physiological functions of the kidney,pancreas,and gastrointestinal tract. Somatostatin receptors are widely expressed throughout the body. Somatostatin also acts as a neurotransmitter in the central and peripheral nervous systems.