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Glucagon

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Glucagon Definition

A pancreatic hormone consisting of 29 amino acids that causes increases in blood sugar levels by stimulating hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.

Glucagon Synonyms

Glucagon, Antidiabetic Hormone, GCG, HG-Factor, Hyperglycemic Glycogenolytic Factor

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