Glucagon-2

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Description

Glucagon-2 precursor (Glucagon II) [Contains: Glicentin-relatedpolypeptide 2 (GRPP 2); Glucagon-2; Glucagon-like peptide 1-2 (GLP 1-2); Glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP 2)].

Source Organism

Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout) (Salmo gairdneri).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Actinopterygii; Neopterygii; Teleostei; Euteleostei;Protacanthopterygii; Salmoniformes; Salmonidae; Oncorhynchus.

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

GeneID

100136748

Categories:Hormones