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Descriptor English:
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Glucagon-Like Peptide 2
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Péptido 2 Similar al Glucagón
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Peptídeo 2 Semelhante ao Glucagon
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Synonyms English:
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Glucagon Like Peptide 2
Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 (1-33)
Proglucagon (126-158)
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Tree Number:
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D06.472.317.680.500.750
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Definition English:
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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. |
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History Note English:
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2007(2000)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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52205
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Unique Identifier:
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D053767
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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