Abstract
Gut hormones serve as chemical messengers for communication between different cells of the gastrointestinal tract. Several technologic advances have contributed to the rapid evolution of peptide hormone biochemistry and physiology. Peptide hormones are potentially useful as diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in the practice of gastroenterology.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Digestive System Physiological Phenomena*
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnosis
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / drug therapy
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Gastrointestinal Hormones / physiology*
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Gastrointestinal Hormones / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Peptides / physiology
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Peptides / therapeutic use
Substances
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Gastrointestinal Hormones
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Peptides