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GLP-1/Exendin-4 induces β-cell proliferation via the epidermal growth factor receptor.
Scientific reports - 22 Aug 2017
Fusco Joseph, Xiao Xiangwei, Prasadan Krishna, Sheng Qingfeng, Chen Congde, Ming Yung-Ching, Gittes George
Abstract excerpt
Exendin-4 is a long acting glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogue that is an agonist for the GLP-1 receptor, a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR). Exendin-4 is used to clinically improve glucose tolerance in diabetic patients due to its ability to enhance insulin secretion. In rodents, and possibly in humans, exendin-4 can stimulate β-cell proliferation. The exact mechanism of action to induce β-cell...
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