Glucagon-29

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Contents 1 Description 2 Source Organism 3 Taxomomy 4 Subcellular Localization 5 Developmental Stage 6 Similarity 7 Post translational Modification 8 Function 9 GeneID

Description

Glucagon precursor [Contains: Glucagon-29; Glucagon-33; Glucagon-likepeptide] (Fragments).

Source Organism

Scyliorhinus canicula (Spotted dogfish) (Spotted catshark).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Chondrichthyes;Elasmobranchii; Galeomorphii; Galeoidea; Carcharhiniformes;Scyliorhinidae; Scyliorhinus.

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

Categories:Hormones