Microflora Disturbance during Progression of Glucose Intolerance and Effect of Sitagliptin: An Animal Study

Background. Emerging evidences have shown a close interplay between obesity, diabetes, and intestinal flora disturbance. Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, exemplified by sitagliptin, is highly efficacious in treating type 2 diabetes (T2DM), yet little is known if sitagliptin exerts beneficial effect...

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Main Authors: Xinfeng Yan, Bo Feng, Peicheng Li, Zhaosheng Tang, Lin Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2093171