<protein> Group of peptide hormones, related to the glucagon family, found in the Gila monster. Helospectin is exendin 1, helodermin is exendin 2. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
Group of peptide hormones, related to the glucagon family, found in the Gila monster. Helospectin is exendin-1; helodermin is exendin-2.
Type: Term Pronunciation: eks-en′din Definitions: 1. A selective antagonist of glucagonlike peptide-1 receptors.