Glucagon
| Definition: |
A pancreatic hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans. It is a 29-amino acid straight chain polypeptide (MW 3550 D) that plays an important role in regulation of blood glucose concentration, ketone metabolism, and several other biochemical and physiological processes. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p1511) |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with ENTEROGLUCAGON secreted by the intestine |
| Also Called: |
Pig Glucagon |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
9007-92-5 |
Glucagon Definitions and Terms
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