Mechanism of action
Somatostatin inhibits the release of gastrin, gastric acid and pepsin. It also reduces splanchnic blood flow.
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Somatostatin is a cyclic peptide well known for its strong regulatory effects throughout the body. Also known by the name of growth hormone inhibiting hormone, it is produced in many locations, which include the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, pancreas, hypothalamus, and central nervous system (CNS).
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