The new study shows the structure of the human glucagon receptor, which could help scientists design new drugs for type 2 diabetes. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

and glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2). 1,2 Image Credit: DiBtv/Shutterstock.com Glucagon binds to a G protein-coupled receptor mostly found in the liver but also in the kidney, adrenal gland ...

A RECENT investigation carried out in this laboratory revealed that rats treated with glucagon gained less weight and contained much less fat, protein and water than pair-fed controls. Since the ...