glucagon-like peptide-2

GPTKB entity

Statements (17)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf peptide
gptkbp:abbreviation GLP-2
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1996
gptkbp:function enhances nutrient absorption
inhibits gastric motility
reduces gastric acid secretion
stimulates intestinal growth
gptkbp:gene gptkb:GCG
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label glucagon-like peptide-2
gptkbp:predecessor proglucagon
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:intestinal_L-cells
gptkbp:recipient GLP-2 receptor
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:glucagon-like_peptide-1
gptkbp:structure 33 amino acids
gptkbp:usedIn treatment of short bowel syndrome
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:intestinal_L-cells
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8