| Literature DB >> 20440595 |
K N Nilaweera1, L Giblin, R P Ross.
Abstract
The hormone cholecystokinin is produced by the enteroendocrine I cells in the intestine, and it plays an important role in a number of physiological processes including digestion and food intake. Recent data suggest that cholecystokinin gene expression and protein secretion are regulated by macronutrients. The mechanism involves a change in intracellular levels of cAMP and Ca(+2), brought about by the activity of a number of nutrient-responsive G protein-coupled receptors, nutrient transporters, ion channels and intracellular enzymes. How these intracellular responses could lead to gene expression and protein secretion are discussed along with new directions for future investigation.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20440595 DOI: 10.1007/s13105-010-0012-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Physiol Biochem ISSN: 1138-7548 Impact factor: 4.158