Glucagon-like peptide 2-I
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Description
Glucagon-1 precursor [Contains: Glucagon-1 (Glucagon I); Glucagon-likepeptide 1-I (GLP-1I); Glucagon-like peptide 2-I (GLP-2I)].
Source Organism
Petromyzon marinus (Sea lamprey).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Hyperoartia;Petromyzontiformes; Petromyzontidae; Petromyzon.
Subcellular Localization
Secreted.
Developmental Stage
Similarity
Belongs to the glucagon family.
Post translational Modification
Function
Promotes hydrolysis of glycogen and lipids, and raises the blood sugar level
