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