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Oxyntomodulin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Oxyntomodulin
Tree Number(s)
D06.472.317.680.750
Unique ID
D053772
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053772
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Glicentin (33-69)
Proglucagon (33-69)
Previous Indexing
Enteroglucagons (1981-2006)
Public MeSH Note
2007; OXYNTOMODULIN was indexed under ENTEROGLUCAGONS 2005-2006
History Note
2007 (2005)
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2018/07/05
Oxyntomodulin Preferred
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