Glucagon-Like Peptide 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Hormone

**Definition:** Glucagon-like peptide 1 (37 aa, ~4 kDa) is encoded by the human GCG gene. This protein is involved in the stimulation of glucose-dependent insulin release.

**Synonyms:** - GCG - GLP-1 - GLP1 - Incretin Hormone