Oxyntomodulin is a naturally occurring 37-amino acid peptide hormone found in the colon, produced by the oxyntic (fundic) cells of the oxyntic (fundic) mucosa. It has been found to suppress appetite. A recent study has found that it can be used as a weight loss treatment. The mechanism of action of oxyntomodulin is not well understood. It is known...
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<protein> Peptide produced by cleavage of proglucagon by prohormone convertases. Cleavage also produced glicentin in addition to glucagon itself. JBC 270:10136 ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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Peptide produced by cleavage of proglucagon by prohormone convertases. Cleavage also produced proglucagon in addition to glucagon itself .
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