motilin

(noun)

A polypeptide that has a role in fat metabolism.

Related Terms

Examples of motilin in the following topics:

  • Hormones of the Digestive System

    • Motilin is in the duodenum and increases the migrating myoelectric complex component of gastrointestinal motility and stimulates the production of pepsin.

  • Other Hormone-Producing Structures

    • Motilin - is in the duodenum and increases the migrating myoelectric complex component of gastrointestinal motility and stimulates the production of pepsin.