GLP-1 Key Research Facts Full name: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 incretin hormone of the proglucagon family Primary bioactive form: GLP-1(736)amide 30 amino acids, C-terminally amidated Gene source: Proglucagon gene processed by PCSK1 in intestinal L-cells and brainstem NTS neurons In vivo half-life: Approximately 12 minutes rapidly inactivated by DPP-4 (cleaves His7-Ala8 dipeptide) Primary receptor: GLP-1R (GLP-1 receptor) class B G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) Signalling: GLP-1R activation cAMP elevation PKA/CREB activation glucose-dependent insulin secretion Additional signalling: PI3K/Akt pathway -cell survival, proliferation, and glucose sensitivity Secretion pattern: Biphasic post-meal release from intestinal L-cells early neural/endocrine peak + late direct nutrient-contact peak Fasting plasma level: ~510 pmol/L
AOD-9604 does not cause receptor desensitization or hormonal suppression, so the break is precautionary rather than biologically required
These people may need vitamin B12 shots to reduce their risk of deficiency, which can lead to pernicious anemia
Translating molecular physiology of intestinal transport into pharmacologic treatment of diarrhea: stimulation of na+ absorption
CPT1B is the rate-limiting enzyme in cardiomyocytes that mediates FA transport into mitochondria for oxidation (Wang et al., 2020
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