Multiple Factors Related to the Secretion of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1

The glucagon-like peptide-1 is secreted by intestinal L cells in response to nutrient ingestion. It regulates the secretion and sensitivity of insulin while suppressing glucagon secretion and decreasing postprandial glucose levels. It also improves beta-cell proliferation and prevents beta-cell apop...

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Main Authors: XingChun Wang, Huan Liu, Jiaqi Chen, Yan Li, Shen Qu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/651757
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