CYCLIC SOMATOSTATIN
\sˈa͡ɪklɪk sˈɒmɐtˌɒstɐtˌɪn], \sˈaɪklɪk sˈɒmɐtˌɒstɐtˌɪn], \s_ˈaɪ_k_l_ɪ_k s_ˈɒ_m_ɐ_t_ˌɒ_s_t_ɐ_t_ˌɪ_n]\
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A polypeptide hormone produced in the HYPOTHALAMUS, and other tissues and organs. It inhibits the release of growth hormone (SOMATOTROPIN), and also modulates important physiological functions of the kidney, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract. Somatostatin receptors are widely expressed throughout the body. Somatostatin also acts as a neurotransmitter in the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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