Enteroglucagon
| Definition: |
Glucagon-like polypeptide secreted in the intestinal tract. It does not share a common receptor site with pancreatic glucagon. The peptide has glycogenolytic activity. |
| Notes: |
"glucagon-like", not pancreatic glucagon; /biosyn /physiol permitted |
| Also Called: |
Bioactive Enteroglucagon |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
62340-29-8 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Gastrointestinal Hormones (1966-1978),Peptides (1966-1978) |
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