enteroglucagonrelated
Enteroglucagon-related is a term used to describe peptides, hormones, and research topics tied to enteroglucagon, the gut-derived glucagon-like system that influences metabolism and digestion. Historically, enteroglucagon referred to a family of glucagon-related peptides produced in the enteroendocrine L cells of the small intestine and colon.
The term encompasses proglucagon-derived peptides such as glicentin, oxyntomodulin, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), and glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2).
Physiological roles of enteroglucagon-related peptides include regulation of nutrient-stimulated insulin secretion, modulation of gastric emptying and
Clinical relevance centers on how alterations in gut glucagon-family peptide secretion affect conditions such as diabetes
See also: proglucagon, incretin, GLP-1, GLP-2, glicentin, oxyntomodulin.