Guanylin

Noun

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Definitions

1.NounA 15 amino acid polypeptide, secreted by goblet cells in the colon, that acts as an agonist of the guanylyl cyclase receptor GC-C and regulates electrolyte and water transport in intestinal and renal epithelia.

Synonyms

uroguanylin guanylylcyclase transgelin guanylic acid glycodelin agmatine granuphilin globularin guanidinoacetate proghrelin glp-1 granin

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