Glucagon-1

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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-1 precursor [Contains: Glucagon-1 (Glucagon I); Glucagon-likepeptide 1-I (GLP-1I); Glucagon-like peptide 2-I (GLP-2I)].

Source Organism

Petromyzon marinus (Sea lamprey).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Hyperoartia;Petromyzontiformes; Petromyzontidae; Petromyzon.

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