Glucagon-Like Peptide (GLP) II, human

Names

[ Name ]:
Glucagon-Like Peptide (GLP) II, human

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Glucagon-Like Peptide (GLP) II, human is a 33-amino acid peptide derived from the C-terminal of proglucagon and mainly produced by the intestinal L cells. Glucagon-Like Peptide (GLP) II, human stimulates intestinal mucosal growth and decreased apoptosis of enterocytes [1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease

[Target]

Human Endogenous Metabolite

[References]

[1]. Drucker DJ, et al. Induction of intestinal epithelial proliferation by glucagon-like peptide 2. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1996 Jul 23;93(15):7911-6.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₁₆₅H₂₅₄N₄₄O₅₅S

[ Molecular Weight ]:
3766.2

Safety Information

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi

Glucagon-Like Peptide (GLP) II, human

Names

Biological Activity

Chemical & Physical Properties

Safety Information

Related Compounds