Recombinant Glucagon

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** The recombinant form of the endogenous polypeptide hormone Glucagon consisting of 29 amino acids responsible for the release of stored glucose, causing increased blood glucose levels. Clinical Use: Diagnostic Aid for Imaging Studies and Hypoglycemia.

**Synonyms:** - Antidiabetic Hormone - GLUCAGON - Glucagon - Hyperglycemic Glycogenolytic Factor - glucagon