Exploring the GLP-1–GLP-1R axis in porcine pancreas and gastrointestinal tract in vivo by ex vivo autoradiography

Introduction Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) increases insulin secretion from pancreatic beta-cells and GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists are widely used as treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Studying occupancy of the GLP-1R in various tissues is challenging due to lack of quantitative, repeatab...

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Main Authors: Elin Manell, Emmi Puuvuori, Anna Svensson, Irina Velikyan, Gry Hulsart-Billström, Patricia Hedenqvist, Marianne Jensen Waern, Olof Eriksson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
Online Access:https://drc.bmj.com/content/9/1/e002083.full