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... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Protein Precursors > Proglucagon > Glucagon-Like Peptides > Glucagon-Like Peptide 2
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Physiological Effects of Drugs > Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists > Hormones > Gastrointestinal Hormones > Proglucagon > Glucagon-Like Peptides > Glucagon-Like Peptide 2
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Physiological Effects of Drugs > Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists > Hormones > Peptide Hormones > Pancreatic Hormones > Proglucagon > Glucagon-Like Peptides > Glucagon-Like Peptide 2
... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Peptide Hormones > Pancreatic Hormones > Proglucagon > Glucagon-Like Peptides > Glucagon-Like Peptide 2

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Glucagon-Like Peptide 2  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 (1-33)
  • Proglucagon (126-158)

Scope note

  • A 33-amino acid peptide derived from the C-terminal of PROGLUCAGON and mainly produced by the INTESTINAL L CELLS. It stimulates intestinal mucosal growth and decreased apoptosis of ENTEROCYTES. GLP-2 enhances gastrointestinal function and plays an important role in nutrient homeostasis.

History note

  • 2007(2000)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D053767

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