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Glucagon

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C2268

Glucagon (29 aa, ~3 kDa) is encoded by the human GCG gene. This protein plays a role in the regulation of blood sugar levels through the stimulation of hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis. [ ]

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Label

Glucagon

Synonyms

Antidiabetic Hormone
GCG
Glucagon
HG-Factor
Hyperglycemic Glycogenolytic Factor
glucagon

ALT DEFINITION

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

CAS Registry

9007-92-5

Has Salt Form

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C87236

Legacy Concept Name

Glucagon

OMIM Number

138030

Preferred Name

Glucagon

Semantic Type

Hormone, Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

Swiss Prot

P01275

UMLS CUI

C0017687

code

C2268

Term relations

Subclass of:

GCG Gene Product
Gene_Product_Encoded_By_Gene some GCG Gene
Gene_Product_Plays_Role_In_Biological_Process some Intercellular Communication Process
Gene_Product_Plays_Role_In_Biological_Process some Gluconeogenic Process
Gene_Product_Expressed_In_Tissue some Islet of Langerhans
Gene_Product_Plays_Role_In_Biological_Process some Cell Proliferation Regulatory Process