GLP-1 based therapeutics: Simultaneously combating T2DM and obesity

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) enhances meal-related insulin secretion, which lowers blood glucose excursions. In addition to its incretin action, GLP-1 acts on the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) in the brain to suppress feeding. These combined actions of GLP-1R signaling cause improvements in glycemic c...

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Main Authors: Kristy M Heppner, Diego ePerez-Tilve
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
CNS
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnins.2015.00092/full