Gastrin

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Definition 1

A hormone released from special cells in the lining of the stomach after eating. Gastrin causes the stomach to release an acid that helps digest food. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

Gastrin (101 aa, ~11 kDa) is encoded by the human GAST gene. This protein plays a role in the modulation of food digestion by the gastrointestinal system. (NCI Thesaurus)

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