gastric inhibitory polypeptide

gastric inhibitory polypeptide
(GIP), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide a polypeptide hormone (molecular weight 5165; 43 amino acids) synthesized by K cells in the midzone of the duodenal and jejunal mucosa and released in response to oral glucose, fat, or amino acids; it is a potent insulin stimulant, increases insulin secretion, and inhibits gastric secretion and motility.

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