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Glucagon-Like Peptide 2 MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Glucagon-Like Peptide 2
Tree Number(s)
D06.472.317.680.500.750
Unique ID
D053767
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053767
Scope Note
A 33-amino acid peptide derived from the C-terminal of PROGLUCAGON and mainly produced by the INTESTINAL L CELLS. It stimulates intestinal mucosal growth and decreased apoptosis of ENTEROCYTES. GLP-2 enhances gastrointestinal function and plays an important role in nutrient homeostasis.
Entry Term(s)
Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 (1-33)
Proglucagon (126-158)
Previous Indexing
Glucagon-Like Peptides (2000-2006)
Public MeSH Note
2007; GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 2 was indexed under GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDES 2000-2006
History Note
2007(2000)
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2018/07/05
Glucagon-Like Peptide 2 Preferred
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