Receptors, Glucagon

Cell surface receptors that bind glucagon with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Activation of glucagon receptors causes a variety of effects; the best understood is the initiation of a complex enzymatic cascade in the liver which ultimately increases the availability of glucose to body organs.

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.543.750.695.330, D12.776.543.750.750.580.350

MeSH Unique ID: D018027

Entry Terms:

• Glucagon Receptor
• Receptor, Glucagon
• Glucagon Receptors

Previous Indexing:

• Glucagon (1980-1981)
• Receptors, Cell Surface (1981-1986)
• Receptors, Gastrointestinal Hormone (1986-1993)

See Also:

• Glucagon

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Membrane Proteins
Receptors, Cell Surface
Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
Receptors, Glucagon

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Membrane Proteins
Receptors, Cell Surface
Receptors, Peptide
Receptors, Pancreatic Hormone
Receptors, Glucagon