Protein
Islet amyloid polypeptide
Organism
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Function
Selectively inhibits insulin-stimulated glucose utilization and glycogen deposition in muscle, while not affecting adipocyte glucose metabolism.
Similarity
Belongs to the calcitonin family.
Sequence
MCILKLPIVLLVLSVAVNHLQASPVESHQVEKRKCNTVTCATQRLANFLIHSSNNFGAIFSPPSVGS