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Title The insulinotropic gut hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 / volume editors, H.C. Fehmann, B. Göke
Published Basel ; New York : Karger, 1997

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 240 pages) : illustrations
Series Frontiers in diabetes ; vol. 13
Frontiers in diabetes ; vol. 13.
Contents Design of the Entero-Insular Axis / W. Creutzfeldt -- Proglucagon Gene Structure and Regulation of Expression / J.F. Habener -- Posttranslational Processing of Proglucagon and Postsecretory Fate of Proglucagon Products / J.J. Holst, C. Orskov and B. Hartmann [and others] -- Morphological Aspects of GLP-1 Expression in the Intestine / R. Eissele -- Release of GLP-1 into the Circulation / P.L. Brubaker -- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor in Relation to Its Ligand / R. Goke, A. Hareter and T. Vahl [and others] -- Effects of GLP-1 on Islet Hormone Secretion: Experimental Studies / H.C. Fehmann -- In vivo Regulation of Human Islet Hormone Secretion by Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 / D.A. D'Alessio and J.W. Ensinck -- Signal Transduction of GLP-1 / H.-P. Bode and B. Goke -- Islet Genes Regulated by GLP-1 / H.C. Fehmann -- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 and the Glucose Competence Concept of Pancreatic Beta-Cell Function / G.G. Holz and C.A. Leech
Summary Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a promising new therapeutic tool for the treatment of diabetes. Since the first reports describing its potent insulinotropic activity were published about a decade ago, knowledge of the incretin hormones, and GLP-1 in particular, has increased significantly. This timely volume summarizes what is now known about the molecular biology, physiology and pharmacology of GLP-1. Thorough coverage is given to the physiology of the hormone, including its generation, release and actions at pancreatic and extrapancreatic tissues. The intracellular mechanisms of GLP-1 are also described in detail. Discussion of the molecular biology includes the structure and functions of the genes coding for proglucagon and the GLP-1 receptor. A special feature of the book is the clinical information provided which includes data on the expression and release of GLP-1 and its potential use as a therapeutic agent for diabetes. Presenting the results of exciting new research, this book will be a valuable reference for endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, pharmacologists, physiologists and biochemists interested in this important hormone
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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Subject Glucagon-like peptide 1.
Glucagon-Like Peptides -- metabolism
Diabetes Mellitus -- drug therapy
Glucagon -- metabolism
Glucagon -- therapeutic use
Peptide Fragments
Glucagon-Like Peptide 1
Glucagon-like peptide 1
Peptides glucagon-like -- Métabolisme.
Glucagon -- usage thérapeutique.
Fragments peptidiques.
Diabète -- Traitement médicamenteux.
Glucagon -- Métabolisme.
Glucagon-related-peptides
Glucagon.
Insuline -- Métabolisme.
Diabète -- Chimiothérapie.
Entéroglucagon.
Form Electronic book
Author Fehmann, H.-C. (Hans-Christoph)
Göke, B. (Burkhard)
S. Karger (Firm)
ISBN 9783318019346
3318019348