Glucagon-Like Peptide 1

A peptide of 36 or 37 amino acids that is derived from PROGLUCAGON and mainly produced by the INTESTINAL L CELLS. GLP-1(1-37 or 1-36) is further N-terminally truncated resulting in GLP-1(7-37) or GLP-1-(7-36) which can be amidated. These GLP-1 peptides are known to enhance glucose-dependent INSULIN release, suppress GLUCAGON release and gastric emptying, lower BLOOD GLUCOSE, and reduce food intake.

Also Known As:

GLP 1; GLP-1; Glucagon-Like Peptide-1; Glucagon Like Peptide 1

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Incretins

Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
- Hormones: 80400
  - Gastrointestinal Hormones: 573
    - Proglucagon: 128
      - Glucagon-Like Peptides: 424
        Glucagon-Like Peptide 1: 6089

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