The Role of the GLP-2 Receptor in Intestinal and Islet Adaptation to Changes in Nutrient Availability
GLP-2 is a potent intestinotrophic peptide that can increase mucosal growth, intestinal blood flow, and nutrient absorption when administered exogenously. We aimed to delineate the effects of endogenous GLP-2R signalling in conditions of nutrient deprivation and excess. Using a mouse with a target...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | |
| Language: | en_ca |
| Published: |
2010
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1807/26499 |