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Enteroglucagon

Medical Definition: Glucagon-like polypeptide secreted in the intestinal tract. It does not share a common receptor site with pancreatic glucagon. The peptide has glycogenolytic activity.
Guide Notes: "glucagon-like", not pancreatic glucagon; /biosyn /physiol permitted
Also Called: Bioactive Enteroglucagon
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 62340-29-8
Previously Indexed: Gastrointestinal Hormones (1966-1978),Peptides (1966-1978)

Enteroglucagon Medical Definitions and Terms

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