Uroguanylin

Noun

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Definitions

1.NounA peptide secreted by enterochromaffin cells in the duodenum and proximal small intestine. It acts as an agonist of the guanylyl cyclase receptor GC-C, and regulates electrolyte and water transport in intestinal and renal epithelia.

Synonyms

guanylin uromucoid granuphilin endoglin epiregulin myoregulin secretin proghrelin enteroglucagon iminoglycinuria oligoarginine agmatine

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