GIP and GLP‐1, the two incretin hormones: Similarities and differences
Gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) are the two primary incretin hormones secreted from the intestine on ingestion of glucose or nutrients to stimulate insulin secretion from pancreatic β cells. GIP and GLP‐1 exert their effects by binding to their specific recep...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
2010
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4020673/ |