Secretagogue

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A secretagogue is a substance which causes another substance to be secreted. One example is gastrin,[1], which stimulates secretion of gastric acid by the stomach.

Sulfonylureas are insulin secretagogues, triggering insulin release by direct action on the KATP channel of the pancreatic beta cells.

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  1. ^ Dictionary at eMedicine secretagogue

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