title: [The intestines: an endocrine gland with multiple secretions].
abstract: The endocrinology of the digestive system has been a stimulating area of research for 15 years. Studies have shown that the intestine, with the many hormones it secretes, is to be considered an endocrine gland per se. The questions surrounding the nature, origin and functions of these hormones, and their role in human clinical medicine, are discussed. The answers, although incomplete and provisional, open highly interesting perspectives for the gastroenterologist.
mesh_terms: D002766:Cholecystokinin / Q000378:metabolism; D004064:Digestive System / Q000378:metabolism*; D005749:Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide / Q000378:metabolism; D005755:Gastrins / Q000378:metabolism; D005768:Gastrointestinal Hormones / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009037:Motilin / Q000378:metabolism; D012633:Secretin / Q000378:metabolism; D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D005755:Gastrins; D005768:Gastrointestinal Hormones; D012633:Secretin; D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide; D009037:Motilin; D005749:Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide; D002766:Cholecystokinin
vernacular_title: L'intestin: glande endocrine aux sécrétions multiples