amylin

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(biochemistry) The dextrin of starch.

(biochemistry) A pancreatic polypeptide hormone that is secreted with insulin by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, that is a major component of the amyloid deposits found outside beta cells in those affected with type 2 diabetes, and that inhibits the glucose synthesis stimulated by insulin in skeletal muscles.

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Amylin A peptide thought to be involved in beta cell loss in type 2 diabetes. Source: Internet

Amylin can be described as a synergistic partner to insulin, where insulin regulates long term food intake and amylin regulates short term food intake. Source: Internet

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