pancreatic polypeptide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006294",
  "term": "pancreatic polypeptide",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A small protein made by the pancreas that helps control the release of other substances made by the pancreas. The amount of pancreatic polypeptide in the blood increases after a person eats. It may also increase with age, and in certain diseases, such as diabetes and pancreatic cancer. Also called PP.",
  "synonyms": [
    "PP"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/pancreatic-polypeptide/"
}