incretin

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Introduction

Hormone secreted by the GI tract

increases insulin secretion in response to a meal (glucose)
reduces gastric emptying
reduces hunger

More general terms

hormone

More specific terms

Additional terms

gliptin; dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor; DPP-4 inhibitor

References

↑ Prescriber's Letter 11(7):41 2004
↑ Prescriber's Letter 12(5): 2005 Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=210603&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

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