peptide YY

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pep·tide YY

(pep'tīd)

A hormone released by the small intestine to signal the brain to stop eating.

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peptide YY

An appetite-regulating protein released by L cells of the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract in response to a meal. It binds to cells in the arcuate nucleus of the brain, decreases the desire to eat, and creates a feeling of fullness.

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Peptide tyrosine tyrosine 3-36 (PYY 3-36) is a peptide that is cosecreted with GLP1 from the L cells in response to a meal [3].

As for GLP-1, the postprandial secretion of PYY 3-36 appears to be potentiated following bariatric surgeries that speed the delivery of undigested nutrients further down the intestine [9] and is also thought to be a contributor to the weight loss seen following these surgical procedures.

The role of hormonal factors in weight loss and recidivism after bariatric surgery

(Bothell, WA) announced it has acquired exclusive worldwide rights to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA) (CSMC) Peptide YY patent, patent applications, and proprietary know-how estate to support ongoing commercialization efforts of Nastech's investigational PYY 3-36 Nasal Spray for Obesity.

Nastech acquires Cedars-Sinai Medical Center patent estate for treatment of obesity

(Bothell, WA) announced today it has acquired exclusive worldwide rights to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA) (CSMC) Peptide YY patent , patent applications, and proprietary know-how estate to support ongoing commercialization efforts of Nastech's investigational PYY 3-36 Nasal Spray for Obesity.

Nastech acquires Cedars-Sinai Medical Center patent estate for treatment of obesity

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