Hormone
peptide yy
Subclass of:
Gastrointestinal Hormones; peptide hormone
Definitions related to peptide yy:
  • A 36-amino acid peptide produced by the L cells of the distal small intestine and colon. Peptide YY inhibits gastric and pancreatic secretion.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
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