GIP


Description

The GIP (gastric inhibitory polypeptide) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 17.

GIP or Gip can refer to the human gene GIP, which encodes the Gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) protein.

GIP acts as a potent stimulator of insulin secretion. It also has a limited ability to suppress gastric acid secretion.

GIP is also known as -.

Associated Diseases


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