"Glucagon-Like Peptide 2" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A 33-amino acid peptide derived from the C-terminal of PROGLUCAGON and mainly produced by the INTESTINAL L CELLS. It stimulates intestinal mucosal growth and decreased apoptosis of ENTEROCYTES. GLP-2 enhances gastrointestinal function and plays an important role in nutrient homeostasis.
Descriptor ID |
D053767
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MeSH Number(s) |
D06.472.317.469.500.750
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Concept/Terms |
Glucagon-Like Peptide 2- Glucagon-Like Peptide 2
- Glucagon Like Peptide 2
- Proglucagon (126-158)
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 (1-33)
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Glucagon-Like Peptide 2" by people in Profiles.
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Gut peptide and neuroendocrine regulation of hepatic lipid and lipoprotein metabolism in health and disease. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids. 2019 03; 1864(3):326-334.
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GLP-2 Dysregulates Hepatic Lipoprotein Metabolism, Inducing Fatty Liver and VLDL Overproduction in Male Hamsters and Mice. Endocrinology. 2018 09 01; 159(9):3340-3350.