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Phenotypes of mice with invalidation of cholecystokinin (CCK(1) or CCK(2)) receptors.
Neuropeptides - 1 Jan 2000
Noble F, Roques B P
Abstract excerpt
Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a peptide originally discovered in the gastrointestinal tract, but also found in high density in the mammalian brain. This peptide has been shown to be involved in numerous physiological functions such as feeding behavior, central respiratory control and cardiovascular tonus, vigilance states, memory processes, nociception, emotional and motivational responses. CCK interacts with...
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