Flavonoids in polyphenols: Activating gut hormones to improve health
triggering the release of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar ...
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G-Protein-Coupled Receptors, Pancreatic Islets, and Diabetes
Within islets, beta cells secrete insulin, and alpha cells secrete glucagon. Scientists have identified three additional cell types in islets, including cells that secrete the hormones ...
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Insulin vs. Glucagon: What Are the Differences?
On the other hand, when your blood sugar levels drop too low, your pancreas releases the hormone glucagon, which raises your blood sugar levels. Some people, such as those with diabetes ...
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OPKO and Entera Link Up to Advance First Oral GLP-1/Glucagon Drug Into Clinic
Under the terms of the agreement, OPKO will accept 60% of the development costs, while Entera will shoulder 40%.
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Protein structure and variety
Hormones are released from endocrine glands and are transported in the blood to target cells Insulin: released from pancreas, stimulates liver cells to take up glucose from the blood and Glucagon ...
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Somatostatin Secreted by Islet δ-Cells Fulfills Multiple Roles as a Paracrine Regulator of Islet Function
SST receptors have been identified on α- and β-cells, and exogenous SST inhibits insulin and glucagon secretion ... assessed by histological analysis. Hormone levels were measured by ...
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Roger Unger, Endocrinologist and Authority on Diabetes, Dies
During his long tenure at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center that ended in July when he retired, he discovered the roles of the hormones glucagon and insulin in controlling ...