The Role of the Bacterial Muramyl Dipeptide in the Regulation of GLP-1 and Glycemia

The Role of the Bacterial Muramyl Dipeptide in the Regulation of GLP-1 and Glycemia

The host’s intestinal microbiota contributes to endocrine and metabolic responses, but a dysbiosis in this environment can lead to obesity and insulin resistance. Recent work has demonstrated a role for microbial metabolites in the regulation of gut hormones, including the metabolic hormone, glucago...

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Main Authors: Laura Williams, Amal Alshehri, Bianca Robichaud, Alison Cudmore, Jeffrey Gagnon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
muramyl dipeptide
postbiotic
gut hormone
NOD2
glucagon-like peptide-1
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/15/5252

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