Peptides derived from proglucagon which is also the precursor of pancreatic GLUCAGON. Despite expression of proglucagon in multiple tissues, the major production site of glucagon-like peptides (GLPs) is the INTESTINAL L CELLS. GLPs include glucagon-like peptide 1, glucagon-like peptide 2, and the various truncated forms.
Also Known As:
Enteroglucagon; Enteroglucagons; Glucagon-Like Polypeptides; Glucagon Like Peptide; Glucagon Like Peptides; Glucagon Like Polypeptide; Glucagon Like Polypeptides; Glucagon, Gut; Peptide, Glucagon-Like; Polypeptide, Glucagon-Like; Glucagon-Like Peptide; Glucagon-Like Polypeptide; Gut Glucagon