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motilin

/ˈməʊ.tɪ.lɪn/

Traducción: Hormona gastrointestinal que interviene en la regulación de las contracciones del músculo liso del estómago y del intestino delgado.

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/ˈməʊ.tɪ.lɪn/C2formalmedical
  • esHormona gastrointestinal que interviene en la regulación de las contracciones del músculo liso del estómago y del intestino delgado.

A gastrointestinal hormone that plays a role in regulating smooth muscle contractions in the stomach and small intestine.

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  1. Gastrointestinal hormoneC1formalmedical

    A hormone produced in the small intestine that regulates smooth muscle contractions in the stomach and small intestine, particularly during fasting.

    esMotilina

    • Motilin levels increase during fasting periods to stimulate gastric motility.
    • The release of motilin triggers migrating motor complexes in the gut.
    • Researchers are studying motilin's role in digestive health.