The peptide hormone glucagon forms amyloid fibrils with two coexisting β-strand conformations. Nature Structural & Molecular Biology , 2019; DOI: 10.1038/s41594-019-0238-6 Cite This Page : ...

Chemists discover structure of glucagon fibrils Study may be a step toward shelf-stable versions of the hormone, which is used to control diabetes.

Glucagon given to patients now is powdered and has to be dissolved in liquid before injecting. The reason is that the hormone tends to form clumps called amyloid fibrils if it is stored as a liquid.

A new study from Imperial has shown that the physical structure of food influences the hormones released as part of digestion ...

Glucagon and insulin, another kind of hormone, should work as a team to keep your blood sugar in balance. The cells in your pancreas that make glucagon are similar to cells that make insulin.

Monash University researchers have discovered how the hormone peptide glucagon could better treat conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, which affect billions of people. Glucagon—like ...

Insulin and glucagon work together to regulate blood sugar levels and ensure that your body has a constant supply of energy. Insulin and glucagon are hormones that help regulate the levels of ...

Glucagon, a hormone best known for promoting blood sugar production in the liver, also appears to play a key role in maintaining kidney health. When UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers ...