Encyclopedia : P : PY : PYY (2 articles)

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PYY
Peptide YY (PPY) is a linear polypeptide consisiting of 36 amino acids with structural homology to [[NPY}} and pancreatic polypeptide. PYY exerts is action through neuropeptide Y receptors and is secreted by the gut in response to a meal and inhibits gastric motility. PYY has also been shown to redu..
PYY 3-36
In biology, the hormone called PYY 3-36 plays a critical role in decreasing appetites, making us aware of fullness of our stomach. In an experiment, rats were injected with PYY and ate 30% less than usual, resulting in weight loss. As a result of this finding, researchers decided that further resear..

 

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