Glucagon-Like Peptide 2 Receptors

Glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) receptors are members of the glucagon receptor family that also includes glucagon, GLP-1, secretin, GHRH and GIP receptors. GLP-2 receptors are found in the CNS and the gastrointestinal system, with the highest expression levels in the jejunum.

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Glucagon-Like Peptide 2 Receptor Antagonists

Cat. No. Product Name / Activity
7725 GLP-2 (3-33)
Peptide antagonist of glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) receptor

Other

Cat. No. Product Name / Activity
2258 GLP-2 (human)
Endogenous hormone; displays intestinotrophic activity

Glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) receptors are members of the glucagon receptor family that also includes glucagon, GLP-1, secretin, GHRH and GIP receptors. GLP-2 receptors are found in the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal system, with the highest expression levels in the jejunum.

The principle role of GLP-2 receptors appears to be the maintenance of the growth and absorptive function of the intestinal mucosal villus epithelium and they have also been implicated in nutrient absorption. The human GLP-2 receptor gene is localized on chromosome 17p13.3.

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Literature for Glucagon-Like Peptide 2 Receptors

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Peptides Involved in Appetite Modulation Scientific Review

Peptides Involved in Appetite Modulation Scientific Review

Written by Sonia Tucci, Lynsay Kobelis and Tim Kirkham, this review provides a synopsis of the increasing number of peptides that have been implicated in appetite regulation and energy homeostasis; putative roles of the major peptides are outlined and compounds available from Tocris are listed.

Glucagon-Like Peptide 2 Receptor Gene Data

Species Gene Symbol Gene Accession No. Protein Accession No.
Human GLP2R NM_004246 O95838
Mouse Glp2r NM_175681 Q5IXF8
Rat Glp2r NM_021848 Q924C8