Glucagon-Like Peptide 2

Preferred Label : Glucagon-Like Peptide 2;

NCIt synonyms : GLP-2; GLP2; GCG;

NCIt definition : Glucagon-like peptide 2 (33 aa, 4 kDa) is encoded by the human GCG gene. This protein plays a role in the promotion of intestinal growth, villus height and crypt cell proliferation.;

NCIt note : Glucagon-like peptide 2 is comprised of amino acids 146-178 of the full length proglucagon precursor protein. (UniProt);

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1799052;

Details

Origin ID

C190209;

UMLS CUI

C5781083;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Glucagon [OMIM gene]
- Glucagon-Like peptide 2 [MeSH concept]
- Glucagon-like peptide 2 (substance) [SNOMED CT concept]
- glucagon [HGNC gene]
- glucagon-like peptide 2 [SNOMED Notion]
- glucagon-like peptide 2 [MeSH Descriptor]
OMIM relation
- Glucagon [OMIM gene]
Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Hormone [UMLS semantic type]
gene_encodes_gene_product
- GCG Gene [NCIt concept]
- Peptide Hormone Gene [NCIt concept]
gene_product_expressed_in_tissue
- Gastrointestinal Tract [NCIt concept]
gene_product_has_associated_anatomy
- Endocrine Cell of the Digestive System [NCIt concept]
gene_product_is_element_in_pathway
- FOXA1 Transcription Factor Signaling Pathway [NCIt concept]
- Neuroactive Ligand-Receptor Signaling Pathway [NCIt concept]
gene_product_plays_role_in_biological_process
- Gastrointestinal Process [NCIt concept]
- Intercellular Communication Process [NCIt concept]
- Stimulation of Cell Proliferation [NCIt concept]

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