Abstract: | A synthetic heptapeptide corresponding to the C-terminal heptapeptide of caerulein but characterized by a nor-leucyl residue replacing the methyonyl residue of caerulein, when given by i.v. infusion (2 mug/kg/h), inhibited by 70-80% pentagastrin (4 mug/kg/h)-stimulated gastric secretion... |