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secretin

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secretin [si′krēt·ən]
(biochemistry)
A basic polypeptide hormone produced by the duodenum in response to the presence of acid; acts to excite the pancreas to activity.


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In the most extensive test so far of its capability to treat autism, the controversial drug secretin has failed to help children with the neurological disorder.
Spence is the lead investigator at UCLA for a national clinical trial for the drug secretin, which has shown promise for a certain subgroup of autistic patients.
Several months later we learned about gluten- and casein-free diets, secretin, and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.
 
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