Ceruletide

Description: Ceruletide (Caerulein) is a potent agonist of cholecystokinin receptor and it also is a safe and effective cholecystokinetic agent. It has a direct spasmogenic effect on the gallbladder muscle and bile ducts. Target: cholecystokinin. Smiles: CSCC[C@H](NC(=O)[C@H](Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12)NC(=O)CNC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@H](Cc1ccc(OS(O)(=O)=O)cc1)NC(=O)[C@H](CC(O)=O)NC(=O)[C@H](CCC(N)=O)NC(=O)[C@@H]1CCC(=O)N1)[C@@H](C)O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1ccccc1)C(N)=O. References: Vincent ME, et al. Pharmacology, clinical uses, and adverse effects of ceruletide, a cholecystokinetic agent. Pharmacotherapy. 1982 Jul-Aug,2(4):223-34.