Function
GLP-2 stimulates intestinal growth and up-regulates villus height in the small intestine, concomitant with increased crypt cell proliferation and decreased enterocyte apoptosis.
Similarity
Belongs to the glucagon family.
Sequence
MKMKSIYFIAGLLLMIVQGSWQNPLQDTEEKSRSFKASQSEPLDESRQLNEVKRHSQGTFTSDYSKYLDSRRAQDFVQWLMSTKRNGQQGQEDKENDKFPDQLSSNAISKRHSEFERHAEGTYTSDITSYLEGQAAKEFIAWLVNGRGRRDFPEKALMAEEMGRRHADGTFTSDINKILDDMAAKEFLKWLINTKVTQRDLLGEYQ