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MeSH Heading: Glucagon-Like Peptide 2
Tree Number(s): D06.472.317.680.500.750
Unique ID: D053767
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053767
Scope Note: A 33-amino acid peptide derived from the C-terminal of PROGLUCAGON and mainly produced by the INTESTINAL L CELLS. It stimulates intestinal mucosal growth and decreased apoptosis of ENTEROCYTES. GLP-2 enhances gastrointestinal function and plays an important role in nutrient homeostasis.
Entry Term(s): Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 (1-33); Proglucagon (126-158)
Previous Indexing: Glucagon-Like Peptides (2000-2006)
Public MeSH Note: 2007; GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 2 was indexed under GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDES 2000-2006
History Note: 2007(2000)
Date Established: 2007/01/01
Date of Entry: 2006/07/05
Revision Date: 2018/07/05

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