Gastroinhibitory peptide

Gastroinhibitory polypeptides or Gastroinhibitory peptides (GIP), are physiologically important in potentiating insulin release. [1] GIP stimulates insulin release when glucose concentration is elevated.

References

  1. ↑ The cholinergic neuron and its target: the electromotor innervation of the electric ray "Torpedo" as a model. Whittaker. Birkhauser. 1992. 572 pgs.

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