Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1).
Published
Journal Article (Review)
BACKGROUND: The glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a multifaceted hormone with broad pharmacological potential. Among the numerous metabolic effects of GLP-1 are the glucose-dependent stimulation of insulin secretion, decrease of gastric emptying, inhibition of food intake, increase of natriuresis and diuresis, and modulation of rodent β-cell proliferation. GLP-1 also has cardio- and neuroprotective effects, decreases inflammation and apoptosis, and has implications for learning and memory, reward behavior, and palatability. Biochemically modified for enhanced potency and sustained action, GLP-1 receptor agonists are successfully in clinical use for the treatment of type-2 diabetes, and several GLP-1-based pharmacotherapies are in clinical evaluation for the treatment of obesity. SCOPE OF REVIEW: In this review, we provide a detailed overview on the multifaceted nature of GLP-1 and its pharmacology and discuss its therapeutic implications on various diseases. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS: Since its discovery, GLP-1 has emerged as a pleiotropic hormone with a myriad of metabolic functions that go well beyond its classical identification as an incretin hormone. The numerous beneficial effects of GLP-1 render this hormone an interesting candidate for the development of pharmacotherapies to treat obesity, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Müller, TD; Finan, B; Bloom, SR; D'Alessio, D; Drucker, DJ; Flatt, PR; Fritsche, A; Gribble, F; Grill, HJ; Habener, JF; Holst, JJ; Langhans, W; Meier, JJ; Nauck, MA; Perez-Tilve, D; Pocai, A; Reimann, F; Sandoval, DA; Schwartz, TW; Seeley, RJ; Stemmer, K; Tang-Christensen, M; Woods, SC; DiMarchi, RD; Tschöp, MH
Published Date
- December 2019
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 30 /
Start / End Page
- 72 - 130
PubMed ID
- 31767182
Pubmed Central ID
- 31767182
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 2212-8778
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.molmet.2019.09.010
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Germany