Gene Symbol | GAST |
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Entrez Gene | 2520 |
Alt Symbol | GAS |
Species | Human |
Gene Type | protein-coding |
Description | gastrin |
Other Description | preprogastrin |
Swissprots | P01350 P78464 P78463 |
Accessions | AAA52520 AAB19304 AAB59533 BAR63725 CAA25005 CAA25006 CAA25007 EAW60756 P01350 BC069724 AAH69724 BC069762 AAH69762 BM768483 BM768762 HQ448465 ADQ32945 V00511 CAA23769 NM_000805 NP_000796 |
Function | Gastrin stimulates the stomach mucosa to produce and secrete hydrochloric acid and the pancreas to secrete its digestive enzymes. It also stimulates smooth muscle contraction and increases blood circulation and water secretion in the stomach and intestine. |
Subcellular Location | Secreted. |
Top Pathways | Gastric acid secretion |