Abstract
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide are incretin hormones, secreted in response to meal ingestion. The incretin hormones stimulate insulin secretion and are essential for the maintenance of normal plasma glucose concentrations. Both incretin hormones are metabolized quickly by the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV). It is well known that type-2 diabetic patients have an impaired incretin effect. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate plasma DPP-IV activity in the fasting and the postprandial state in type-2 diabetic patients and control subjects.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | European Journal of Endocrinology |
Vol/bind | 155 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Sider (fra-til) | 485-93 |
Antal sider | 9 |
ISSN | 0804-4643 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 sep. 2006 |