laskurutiini
Laskurutiini is a type of peptide hormone that plays a crucial role in the regulation of blood sugar levels in the human body. It is primarily produced by the pancreas, specifically by the delta cells of the islets of Langerhans. Laskurutiini is a 29-amino acid peptide hormone that is structurally related to glucagon, another pancreatic hormone. The primary function of laskurutiini is to stimulate the breakdown of glycogen in the liver, thereby increasing the availability of glucose in the bloodstream. This action is particularly important during periods of fasting or low blood sugar levels, helping to maintain glucose homeostasis.
Laskurutiini is released in response to low blood glucose levels, which are detected by the pancreas through
In addition to its role in glucose metabolism, laskurutiini also has other physiological effects. It can stimulate
Laskurutiini was first isolated and characterized in the late 1960s, and its structure and function have been