CHEBI:59219 - ceruletide

Main ChEBI Ontology Automatic Xrefs Reactions Pathways Models
ChEBI Name ceruletide
ChEBI ID CHEBI:59219
Definition A decapeptide comprising 5-oxoprolyl, glutamyl, aspartyl, O-sulfotyrosyl, threonyl, glycyl, tryptopyl, methionyl, aspartyl and phenylalaninamide residues in sequence. Found in the skins of certain Australian amphibians, it is an analogue of the gastrointestinal peptide hormone cholecystokinin and stimulates gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion. It is used in cases of paralysis of the intestine (paralytic ileus) and as a diagnostic aid in pancreatic malfunction.
Stars This entity has been manually annotated by the ChEBI Team.
Supplier Information
Download Molfile XML SDF
Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): Bronsted base
A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Bronsted acid).
(via organic amino compound )
Application(s): diagnostic agent
A substance administered to aid diagnosis of a disease.
gastrointestinal drug
A drug used for its effects on the gastrointestinal system, e.g. controlling gastric acidity, regulating gastrointestinal motility and water flow, and improving digestion.
Related Structures
ceruletide is a Structural Derivative of
ammonia
Mass : 17.03056
Formula : H3N
16134
Graph View Tree View
Relationship Types
is a
has part
is conjugate base of
is conjugate acid of
is tautomer of
is enantiomer of
has functional parent
has parent hydride
is substituent group from
has role
Status
Checked
Unchecked