GLP-1/Exendin-4 induces β-cell proliferation via the epidermal growth factor receptor

GLP-1/Exendin-4 induces β-cell proliferation via the epidermal growth factor receptor

Abstract Exendin-4 is a long acting glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogue that is an agonist for the GLP-1 receptor, a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR). Exendin-4 is used to clinically improve glucose tolerance in diabetic patients due to its ability to enhance insulin secretion. In rodents, and...

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Main Authors: Joseph Fusco, Xiangwei Xiao, Krishna Prasadan, Qingfeng Sheng, Congde Chen, Yung-Ching Ming, George Gittes
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Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/adbf0b4c28d74aa08e9ef0b15bfa14d9
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