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Linaclotide is a

Chloride channel activator

CFTR blocker

Somatostatin antagonist

Guanylate cyclase agonist

High-Yield Explanation

Linaclotide is a Guanylate cyclase - C agonist that increases levels of cGMP and stimulates secretion of chloride & bicarbonate ions into the intestinal lumen. It is used in treatment of IBS with constipation.

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