Oxyntomodulin

A 37-amino acid peptide derived from the C-terminal of GLICENTIN. It is mainly produced by the INTESTINAL L CELLS. Oxyntomodulin can reduce digestive secretions, delay gastric emptying, and reduced food intake.

Year introduced: 2007 (2005)

Date introduced: July 5, 2006

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Tree Number(s): D06.472.317.680.750

MeSH Unique ID: D053772

Entry Terms:

• Glicentin (33-69)
• Proglucagon (33-69)

Previous Indexing:

• Enteroglucagons (1981-2006)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Hormones
Gastrointestinal Hormones
Proglucagon
Oxyntomodulin