Enterostatin

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Description

Enterostatin is an Pentapeptide produced in the Stomach and Small Intestines.

 

Biological Function of Enterostatin

Nervous System

 Enterostatin suppresses the Appetite for dietary Fats.  [1]

 

These Substances Enhance the Production of Enterostatin

Enzymes

 Enterostatin is generated by Procolipase in the Small Intestine.  [2]

 

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