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POLYPEPTIDE HORMONE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
- The Pancreas
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pancreatic polypeptide
1, record 1, English, pancreatic%20polypeptide
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PP 2, record 1, English, PP
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pancreatic polypeptide(PP) is an endogenous peptide hormone secreted by the F cells, also called PP cells, of the islets of Langerhans of pancreas, mostly postprandially... The primary role of PP is to modulate digestion of food by inhibition of gastric emptying as well as biliary secretion... 3, record 1, English, - pancreatic%20polypeptide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
- Pancréas
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- polypeptide pancréatique
1, record 1, French, polypeptide%20pancr%C3%A9atique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PP 2, record 1, French, PP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les îlots de Langerhans. [...] Un dense réseau de capillaires entouré par une mince couche de collagène irrigue ces îlots, qui contiennent quatre différentes sortes de cellules endocrines [...] quatre cellules sécrètent respectivement quatre hormones : le glucagon, l'insuline, la somatostatine et le polypeptide pancréatique. [...] les cellules PP, les moins étudiées de l'îlot, sécrètent le polypeptide pancréatique. 3, record 1, French, - polypeptide%20pancr%C3%A9atique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- secretin
1, record 2, English, secretin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polypeptide hormone that is produced in the duodenum, especially on contact with acid, and that inhibits gastric secretion of acid and stimulates secretion of bile, insulin, and pancreatic digestive enzymes. 2, record 2, English, - secretin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sécrétine
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9cr%C3%A9tine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormone sécrétée par la muqueuse du duodénum, qui stimule les sécrétions pancréatiques. 2, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9cr%C3%A9tine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sécrétine déclenche la sécrétion de bile et de suc pancréatique et inhibe la sécrétion gastrique acide et les mouvements du tube digestif. 3, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9cr%C3%A9tine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
- Bioquímica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- secretina
1, record 2, Spanish, secretina
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacodynamics
- Muscles and Tendons
- The Heart
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inotropic effect
1, record 3, English, inotropic%20effect
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Glucagon is a polypeptide hormone produced and secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans; it increases glucose production and counteracts the effect of insulin in maintaining normoglycaemia in the fasting state. In addition to its metabolic effects, glucagon is considered to be a cardiostimulant agent that increases heart rate and contractility... The earliest report on the inotropic effect of glucagon... showed an increase in heart rate and contractility in dogs after adding glucagon to heart-lung preparations.... Glucagon also caused inotropic effects in isolated preparations of different animals species. 2, record 3, English, - inotropic%20effect
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inotropic: Modifying the contractility of muscle. 3, record 3, English, - inotropic%20effect
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
negative inotropic effect, positive inotropic effect 4, record 3, English, - inotropic%20effect
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacodynamie
- Muscles et tendons
- Cœur
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- effet inotrope
1, record 3, French, effet%20inotrope
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inotrope : Se dit de l'action de certains nerfs du cœur ou de drogues modifiant les contractions du muscle. 2, record 3, French, - effet%20inotrope
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
effet inotrope négatif, effet inotrope positif 2, record 3, French, - effet%20inotrope
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacodinámica
- Músculos y tendones
- Corazón
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto inotrópico
1, record 3, Spanish, efecto%20inotr%C3%B3pico
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-07-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- relaxin
1, record 4, English, relaxin
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A polypeptide hormone secreted by the corpus luteum(and by the placenta during pregnancy), the primary action of which is to cause softening of the pelvic ligaments and other tissues of the birth canal. 2, record 4, English, - relaxin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- relaxine
1, record 4, French, relaxine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La relaxine est une hormone polypeptidique de structure hétérodimérique appartenant à la superfamille de l’insuline [...] qui comprend également les insulin-like growth factor-I et -II (IGF-I et -II) et le relaxin-like factor (RLF ou INSL3). Chez la femme, la relaxine est essentiellement produite par le corps jaune alors que chez l’homme, la principale source de relaxine réside dans la prostate [...] 2, record 4, French, - relaxine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La relaxine est une hormone produite par l'ovaire et le placenta qui a d'importants effets sur le système reproducteur de la femme et pendant la grossesse. 3, record 4, French, - relaxine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- relaxina
1, record 4, Spanish, relaxina
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- calcitonin
1, record 5, English, calcitonin
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- thyrocalcitonin 2, record 5, English, thyrocalcitonin
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A 32-amino-acid polypeptide which functions as a hypocalcemic hormone in mammals. It is synthesized in and secreted by the parafollicular cells(C cells) of the thyroid in man and by the ultimobranchial body in species such as teleosts and amphibians. 1, record 5, English, - calcitonin
Record 5, Key term(s)
- calcium-lowering hormone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- calcitonine
1, record 5, French, calcitonine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- thyrocalcitonine 2, record 5, French, thyrocalcitonine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormone hypocalcémiante. 1, record 5, French, - calcitonine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- calcitonina
1, record 5, Spanish, calcitonina
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- tirocalcitonina 2, record 5, Spanish, tirocalcitonina
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormona producida por el tiroides que regula los niveles de calcio en el cuerpo. 3, record 5, Spanish, - calcitonina
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La presencia de altas cantidades de esta hormona en la sangre puede ser indicativa de la existencia de varios tipos de cáncer. 3, record 5, Spanish, - calcitonina
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-09-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- human growth hormone
1, record 6, English, human%20growth%20hormone
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- HGH 2, record 6, English, HGH
correct
- hGH 3, record 6, English, hGH
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A 191-amino acid polypeptide hormone secreted by the human adenohypophysis [the anterior pituitary gland]. 2, record 6, English, - human%20growth%20hormone
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
- Biochimie
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hormone de croissance humaine
1, record 6, French, hormone%20de%20croissance%20humaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- HCH 1, record 6, French, HCH
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hormone somatotrope propre à l'espèce humaine. 2, record 6, French, - hormone%20de%20croissance%20humaine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
- Bioquímica
- Biología molecular
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- hormona del crecimiento humano 1, record 6, Spanish, hormona%20del%20crecimiento%20humano
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-05-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- gastrin
1, record 7, English, gastrin
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polypeptide hormone secreted by specialized cells in the stomach mucosa which stimulates the secretion of acid and pepsin by other cells in the mucosa. 2, record 7, English, - gastrin
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gastrine
1, record 7, French, gastrine
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polypeptide hormonal sécrété par les cellules G de la muqueuse gastrique au niveau de l'antre pylorique, qui stimule la sécrétion par les cellules bordantes de l'estomac du suc gastrique et de l'acide chlorhydrique. 2, record 7, French, - gastrine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La sécrétion de la gastrine est déclenchée par les aliments. Une première voie, qui part d'un réflexe d'origine visuelle ou buccale, emprunte le nerf pneumogastrique agissant par l'intermédiaire de l'acétylcholine. Un autre mécanisme dépend de récepteurs membranaires sensibles à des acides aminés ou à d'autres dérivés alimentaires. 2, record 7, French, - gastrine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Biología molecular
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- gastrina
1, record 7, Spanish, gastrina
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-09-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- prolactin
1, record 8, English, prolactin
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PRL 1, record 8, English, PRL
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prolactin [is] a lactogenic hormone secreted by the adenohypophysis(pituitary gland, anterior). It is a polypeptide of approximately 23 kd. besides its major action on lactation, in some species prolactin exerts effects on reproduction, maternal behavior, fat metabolism, immunomodulation and osmoregulation. Prolactin receptors are present in the mammary gland, hypothalamus, liver, ovary, testis, and prostate... 1, record 8, English, - prolactin
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- prolactine
1, record 8, French, prolactine
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- PRL 2, record 8, French, PRL
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormone peptidique synthétisée et sécrétée par les cellules lactotropes [antéhypophysaires]. 1, record 8, French, - prolactine
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle forme avec l'hormone de croissance (GH) et l'hormone placentaire lactogène (PL) une famille d'hormones peptidiques présentant d'importantes homologies structurales. Connue depuis longtemps comme étant l'hormone de la lactation, [elle] exerce en outre de nombreuses fonctions dans le domaine de la reproduction mais aussi celui de l'immunité. 1, record 8, French, - prolactine
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- prolactina
1, record 8, Spanish, prolactina
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- hormona luteotrópica 2, record 8, Spanish, hormona%20luteotr%C3%B3pica
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Animal Science
- Biotechnology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- somatomedin
1, record 9, English, somatomedin
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- SM 2, record 9, English, SM
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A low-molecular weight polypeptide that mediates the action of growth hormone on skeletal tissue and produces insulin-like effects in various target tissues. 3, record 9, English, - somatomedin
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Any of a group of peptides found in the liver and in plasma which mediate the effect of growth hormone (somatotropin) on cartilage; they are responsible for uptake of sulphate and increased synthesis of collagen and other proteins by cartilage. 4, record 9, English, - somatomedin
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Zootechnie
- Biotechnologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- somatomédine
1, record 9, French, somatom%C3%A9dine
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de facteurs de croissance servant de médiateurs à l'hormone osmatotrope. Ce sont des peptides, probablement au nombre de 3, d'un poids moléculaire de 4 000 à 7 000 et de structure inconnue, vraisemblablement synthétisés dans le foie, sous l'effet de l'hormone somatotrope. Ils stimulent les effets de l'insuline, l'incorporation d'acides aminés dans le muscle et l'oxydation du glucose dans le tissu adipeux. 2, record 9, French, - somatom%C3%A9dine
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Zootecnia
- Biotecnología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- somatomedina
1, record 9, Spanish, somatomedina
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-01-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Hormones
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- polypeptide hormone 1, record 10, English, polypeptide%20hormone
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Hormones
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- hormone polypeptidique
1, record 10, French, hormone%20polypeptidique
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Hormonas
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- hormona polipeptídica
1, record 10, Spanish, hormona%20polipept%C3%ADdica
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-08-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
- Biological Sciences
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- gastrin
1, record 11, English, gastrin
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polypeptide hormone secreted by specialized cells in the stomach mucosa which stimulates the secretion of acid and pepsin by other cells in the mucosa. 2, record 11, English, - gastrin
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
- Sciences biologiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- gastrine
1, record 11, French, gastrine
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-03-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- thymopoietin 1, record 12, English, thymopoietin
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- thymin nucleosin 1, record 12, English, thymin%20nucleosin
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thymic polypeptide hormone of molecular weight 5562 which induces differentiation of lymphoid cells to thymocytes and blocks neuromuscular transmission, but is probably not significant in the pathogenesis of myasthenia gravis. 1, record 12, English, - thymopoietin
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- thymopoïétine
1, record 12, French, thymopo%C3%AF%C3%A9tine
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormone thymique [...] intervenant dans la différenciation des précurseurs médullaires des cellules T. 1, record 12, French, - thymopo%C3%AF%C3%A9tine
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1980-09-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Histology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- PP cell 1, record 13, English, PP%20cell
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are at least four different types of cells in each islet [of Langerhans]. The alpha cells(...) secrete the hormone glucagon. The beta cells(...) secrete insulin(...) The delta cells secrete the hormone somatostatin, which inhibit the secretion of both insulin and glucagon, and the PP cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide hormone, the function of which is not clear. 1, record 13, English, - PP%20cell
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Histologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cellule PP 1, record 13, French, cellule%20PP
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il y a au moins quatre types différents de cellules dans un îlot [de Langerhans]. Les cellules alpha (...) sécrètent l'hormone appelée glucagon; les cellules bêta (...) sécrètent l'insuline (...) Les cellules delta sécrètent l'hormone somatostatine, qui inhibe à la fois la sécrétion d'insuline et de glucagon et les cellule PP sécrètent l'hormone polypeptide pancréatique. 1, record 13, French, - cellule%20PP
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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