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What is CCK short for?

Published in Hormones & Digestion 1 min read

CCK is short for Cholecystokinin.

Cholecystokinin (CCK), also sometimes referred to as CCK-PZ, is a peptide hormone vital to the digestive system. According to the provided reference, Cholecystokinin plays a key role in stimulating the digestion of both fats and proteins.

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