Biological effects of somatostatin-14 and its analogues on gastrointestinal functions6
| Inhibition of: |
| • hormone secretion (gastrin, cholecystokinin, secretin, insulin, glucagon and vasoactive intestinal peptide) |
| • exocrine secretory responses (gastric acid secretion and exocrine pancreatic secretion) |
| • motor activity (gastric emptying and gall bladder contraction) |
| • nutrient absorption |
| • splanchnic/portal venous blood flow |
| Stimulation of: |
| • water and electrolyte absorption |