Liraglutide Activates Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor to Attenuate Hyperglycemia through Endogenous Beta-Endorphin in Diabetic Rats
Liraglutide, an acylated analog of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), could improve glycemic control in diabetes. Moreover, endogenous opioid peptides play a role in blood sugar regulation. Since GLP-1 receptors are also expressed in extra-pancreatic tissues, this study investigates the effect of lira...
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| Formato: | Artigo |
| Idioma: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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| Acceso en liña: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/13/11/407 |