gastric

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It mimics a hormone secreted alongside insulin that signals fullness and slows gastric emptying.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

One of GLP-1's key roles is slowing gastric emptying, which helps regulate blood sugar and contributes to weight loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

“And oftentimes the cancers that they found were cancers that are not routinely screened for such as head and neck cancer and gastric cancers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

BPC 157 is a synthetic peptide derived from human gastric proteins.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

It is not their gastric juices that limit hyenas, but the power of their jaws, which is formidable.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel