Incretin Hormones and Type 2 Diabetes—Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Approaches

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) are secreted from the gut upon nutrient stimulation and regulate postprandial metabolism. These hormones are known as classical incretin hormones and are responsible for a major part of postprandial insulin releas...

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Main Authors: Geke Aline Boer, Jens Juul Holst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
GIP
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/9/12/473