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glucagon receptor  

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  • Glucagon receptors are members of the family of g-protein linked receptors (GPLR) that transduce an extracellular signal into an intracellular signal via ligand binding and G-protein activation. These receptors are found throughout the body, with primary sites being the liver and kidney, and secondary sites including the heart, adipose tissue, spleen, and gastrointestinal tract. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Glucagon Receptor]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/glucagon_receptor

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