Zygmunt Zdrojewicz , Aleksandra Sztuka-Pietkiewicz , Wojciech Pietkiewicz
Published: 2001-05-15
GICID: 01.3001.0000.3451
Available language versions: en
Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 2001; 55 (3)
Abstract
Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a polipeptyde having many functions in digestive system (regulating motor activity and secretion) and acting as a neuromodulator in central and peripheral nervous systems. Recent research shows that CCK increases insulin and glukagon secretion and activates hypothalamo- pituitary- adrenal axis. It also plays a role in cardiovascular system (CCK has a positive inotropic effect). The aim of this study is to show some recent knowledge in the subject of CCK structure and its function in human body.