"Glucagon-Like Peptide 2" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D053767
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D06.472.317.469.500.750
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| Concept/Terms |
Glucagon-Like Peptide 2- Glucagon-Like Peptide 2
- Glucagon Like Peptide 2
- Proglucagon (126-158)
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 (1-33)
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