Influence of Diet and Gender on Plasma DPP4 Activity and GLP-1 in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: An Experimental Pilot Study
Background: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) is hydrolyzed by Dipeptidyl-Peptidase 4 (DPP4), and several studies suggest that both GLP-1 and DPP4 inhibitors have potentially beneficial effects on cardiovascular risks. The objective of this study was to analyze the differences between plasma GLP-1 and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/7/1564 |