Uses
Peptide YY human has been used as a supplement in Roswell Park Memorial Institute medium (RPMI medium) to culture pancreatic duct-derived cells.
General Description
Human peptide YY (PYY) is secreted by mucosal L cells in the distal ileum, colon and rectum. It consists of 36 amino acids. The gene encoding PYY is localized on human chromosome 17q21.1.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Gut hormone that inhibits both secretin and cholecystokinin-stimulated pancreatic secretion. Endogenous nonselective agonist at NPY receptors.
