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plasma glucagon-like peptide 1 level 
serum glucagon-like peptide 1 level 
The amount of glucagon-like peptide 1, a peptide of 36 or 37 amino acids that is derived from PROGLUCAGON and mainly produced by the INTESTINAL L CELLS, in a specified volume of serum, the clear liquid that separates from blood after it has clotted completely, i.e. blood plasma from which fibrinogen has been removed. GLP-1 peptides are known to enhance glucose-dependent INSULIN release, suppress GLUCAGON release and gastric emptying, lower BLOOD GLUCOSE, and reduce food intake.

Synonyms
Exact Synonyms: serum GLP-1(7-37) level ;   serum GLP-1-(7-36) level ;   serum glucagon-like peptide-1 level
Xrefs: CHEBI:80270 ;   MESH:D052216
Definition Sources: MESH:D052216

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