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A missense variant in GLP1R gene is associated with the glycaemic response to treatment with gliptins.
Diabetes, obesity & metabolism - 1 Sept 2016
Javorský M, Gotthardová I, Klimčáková L, Kvapil M, Židzik J, Schroner Z, Doubravová P, Gala I, Dravecká I, Tkáč I
Abstract excerpt
Gliptins act by increasing endogenous incretin levels. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide receptor (GIPR) are their indirect drug targets. Variants of GLP1R and GIPR have previously been associated with the incretin effect. The aim of the present pilot study was to examine associations of the GLP1R and GIPR gene variants with the glycaemic response to gliptins. A...
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