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Glucagon

Glucagon

29 Amino Acids · MW: 3482.75

Amino Acids

29

Molecular Weight

3482.75

Half-life

5-10 min

Research Score

4.5

Studies

93

Storage

Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C

What is Glucagon?

An endogenous pancreatic peptide hormone used as rescue therapy for severe hypoglycemia. It rapidly increases blood glucose by stimulating hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.

Key Benefits & Mechanisms

rapid hypoglycemia reversal

raises plasma glucose

useful in emergency rescue

Research Summary

Clinical and emergency medicine use is well established for severe hypoglycemia, with newer stable formulations improving ease of administration.