CCK octapeptide Cholecystokinin (26-33) – Neuroscience Peptides

The octapeptide cholecystokinin (26-33), known as CCK-8, has the full biological activity of the full-length cholecystokinin (CCK). CCK acts as a hormone and neurotransmitter and is found in the GI and central nervous systems. CCK-8 is a satiety peptide that inhibits food intake. CCK-8 can also inhibit amanitin uptake into hepatocytes.