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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. hormones
  4. gastrointestinal hormones
  5. glucagon-like peptides
  6. glucagon-like peptide 2
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. hormones
  4. gastrointestinal hormones
  5. glucagon-like peptides
  6. glucagon-like peptide 2
  1. Fields of Study
  2. hormones and hormone-related substances
  3. hormones
  4. gastrointestinal hormones
  5. glucagon-like peptides
  6. glucagon-like peptide 2
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. hormones and hormone-related substances
  3. hormones
  4. gastrointestinal hormones
  5. glucagon-like peptides
  6. glucagon-like peptide 2

Preferred term

glucagon-like peptide 2

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2016

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • glucagon-like peptide II

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/285612

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