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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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/9/12/473 |