Glucagon Biology

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Glucagon: The Blood Sugar-Raising Peptide

Glucagon is a 29-amino-acid peptide from pancreatic alpha cells that raises blood sugar and drives the triple agonist revolution. The full research picture.

19 min read|Mar 20, 2026

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Oxyntomodulin: The Dual Agonist Your Gut Makes

Oxyntomodulin activates both GLP-1 and glucagon receptors to cut appetite and boost energy expenditure. Here is the full research picture on this gut peptide.

15 min read|Mar 25, 2026

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Glucagon Receptor Antagonists: Why They Failed

Glucagon receptor antagonists lower blood sugar but cause liver fat, LDL spikes, and alpha cell hyperplasia. Why the field pivoted to dual agonists instead.

13 min read|Mar 22, 2026