The GLP-1 receptor agonist Exendin-4 modulates hippocampal NMDA-receptor signalling in aged rats and improves cognitive impairment in diabetic elderly patients

Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists (GLP-1A) are revolutionary drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Exendin-4 is an incretin agonist which shares 53% of GLP-1 amino-acid sequence and beyond its efficacy as antidiabetic, several studies demonstrated a neuroprotective effect in brain dama...

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Main Authors: Cassano, T. (Author), Romano, A.D (Author), Sangineto, M. (Author), Serviddio, G. (Author), Villani, R. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pacini Editore S.p.A./AU-CNS 2022
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