SDS
Rat Glucagon Like Peptide 1 ELISA kit
Catalog #: E02G0031
Sample Type: Biological samples

 

Other Names

GLP 1; GCG; GLP 1; glucagon; Glucagon like peptide 1; GRPP; GLP-1(7-36); GLP-1(7-37); Oxyntomodulin; OXM; OXY

Research Area

Signal transduction, Cell Biology

Background

The protein encoded by this gene is actually a preproprotein that is cleaved into four distinct mature peptides. One of these, glucagon, is a pancreatic hormone that counteracts the glucose-lowering action of insulin by stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis. Glucagon is a ligand for a specific G-protein linked receptor whose signalling pathway controls cell proliferation. Two of the other peptides are secreted from gut endocrine cells and promote nutrient absorption through distinct mechanisms. Finally, the fourth peptide is similar to glicentin, an active enteroglucagon.