Application

Room temperature, 3.5 hour assay, 20 µL sample volume, serum, plasma, or tissue culture medium

Research CategoryMetabolism

Used to detect/quantify: GIP

Research Sub CategoryObesityMetabolic Disorders

Disclaimer

For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

General description

GIP, also known as gastric inhibitory polypeptide, or glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, is a 42 amino acid peptide hormone synthesized in and secreted from K cells in the intestinal epithelium.

Other Notes

Research Sub Category Obesity Metabolic Disorders Room temperature, 3.5 hour assay, 20 µL sample volume, serum, plasma, or tissue culture medium Research Category Metabolism