Discovered nearly a century ago, GLP-1 has been studied extensively for its regulatory functions in blood sugar and inflammation. It originates from a proglucagon sequence and is produced in the intestine and pancreas. Once activated, GLP-1 acts on the GLP-1 receptor, a protein on pancreatic beta cells, cardiac cells, and neurons, where it drives processes like insulin secretion and the inhibition of glucagon release. Researchers have found that GLP-1 receptor signaling provides heart protection from ischemia and reduces inflammatory responses, making it a target for managing heart failure and chronic cardiovascular conditions, as well as type 2 diabetes.
Mehdi, S.F., Pusapati, S., Anwar, M.S., Lohana, D., Kumar, P., Nandula, S.A., Nawaz, F.K., Tracey, K., Yang, H., LeRoith, D., Brownstein, M.J. and Roth, J., 2023. Glucagon-like peptide-1: a multi-faceted anti-inflammatory agent. Frontiers in Immunology
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Mehdi, S.F., Pusapati, S., Anwar, M.S., Lohana, D., Kumar, P., Nandula, S.A., Nawaz, F.K., Tracey, K., Yang, H., LeRoith, D., Brownstein, M.J. and Roth, J., 2023. Glucagon-like peptide-1: a multi-faceted anti-inflammatory agent. Frontiers in Immunology
Mehdi, S.F., Pusapati, S., Anwar, M.S., Lohana, D., Kumar, P., Nandula, S.A., Nawaz, F.K., Tracey, K., Yang, H., LeRoith, D., Brownstein, M.J. and Roth, J., 2023. Glucagon-like peptide-1: a multi-faceted anti-inflammatory agent. Frontiers in Immunology
Mehdi, S.F., Pusapati, S., Anwar, M.S., Lohana, D., Kumar, P., Nandula, S.A., Nawaz, F.K., Tracey, K., Yang, H., LeRoith, D., Brownstein, M.J. and Roth, J., 2023. Glucagon-like peptide-1: a multi-faceted anti-inflammatory agent. Frontiers in Immunology
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