MeSH definition : A pancreatic beta-cell hormone that is co-secreted with INSULIN. It displays an anorectic
effect on nutrient metabolism by inhibiting gastric acid secretion, gastric emptying
and postprandial GLUCAGON secretion. Islet amyloid polypeptide can fold into AMYLOID
FIBRILS that have been found as a major constituent of pancreatic AMYLOID DEPOSITS.;
A pancreatic beta-cell hormone that is co-secreted with INSULIN. It displays an anorectic
effect on nutrient metabolism by inhibiting gastric acid secretion, gastric emptying
and postprandial GLUCAGON secretion. Islet amyloid polypeptide can fold into AMYLOID
FIBRILS that have been found as a major constituent of pancreatic AMYLOID DEPOSITS.