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incretin

Hormone secreted by the GI tract - increases insulin secretion in response to a meal (glucose) - reduces gastric emptying - reduces hunger

Related

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

Specific

glicentin glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP2) oxyntomodulin

General

hormone

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 11(7):41 2004
  2. Prescriber's Letter 12(5): 2005 Detail-Document#: 210603 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com