Glucagon-33
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Description
Glucagon precursor [Contains: Glucagon-29; Glucagon-33; Glucagon-likepeptide] (Fragments).
Source Organism
Scyliorhinus canicula (Spotted dogfish) (Spotted catshark).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Chondrichthyes;Elasmobranchii; Galeomorphii; Galeoidea; Carcharhiniformes;Scyliorhinidae; Scyliorhinus.
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