3597. Enterogastrone

Nomenclature

CAS number: 9007-67-4
Anthelone E; enteroanthelone; Duosan; Ileogastrone.

Description and references

An inhibitor of gastric secretion, apparently different from urogastrone. Obtained from extracts of the intestinal mucosa of mammals: Gray, Ivy, Cold Spring Harbor Symp. Quant. Biol. 5, 405 (1937); Ivy, Greengard, US 2477541 (1949 to Research Corp.). Comparison with urogastrone: Friedman, Vitam. Horm. 9, 313 (1951); Gregory, J. Physiol. 129, 528 (1955).

Properties

Amorphous buff-colored powder. Freely sol in water.

Therapeutic Category

Gastric secretion inhibitor.

Keywords

Gastric Secretion Inhibitor