Gastric inhibitory polypeptide

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Description

Gastric inhibitory polypeptide precursor (GIP) (Glucose-dependentinsulinotropic polypeptide).

Source Organism

Homo sapiens (Human).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini;Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the glucagon family.

Post translational Modification

Function

Potent stimulator of insulin secretion and relatively poor inhibitor of gastric acid secretion

GeneID

2695

Categories:Hormones