Potential of liraglutide in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes

Carolyn F DeaconDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Panum Institute, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, DenmarkAbstract: Liraglutide is a long-acting analog of GLP-1, being developed by Novo Nordisk and currently undergoing regulatory review for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Upon injection, liraglutide binds...

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Main Author: Carolyn F Deacon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2009-02-01
Series:Vascular Health and Risk Management
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/potential-of-liraglutide-in-the-treatment-of-patients-with-type-2-diab-a2835