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Secretin
- indication:For diagnosis of pancreatic exocrine dysfunction and gastrinoma
- pharmacologypharmacology:
- mechanism: Secretin binds to the secretin receptor found on the lining of S cells in the duodenum and G cells in the stomach. Binding leads to the secrection of bicarbonate or the reduction of the secretion of gastrin. Properly functioning organs (duodenum, pancreas and stomach) should be responsive to this hormone
- toxicity:
- absorprion:
- halflife:
- roouteelimination:
- volumedistribution:
- clearance: