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Abstract
Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) is a gastrointestinal hormone that is released during a meal and facilitates the disposal of both glucose and fat. Because of the insulinotropic action of GIP, this hormone has been considered as a potential therapy of type 2 diabetes, where insulin secretion is inadequate. However, a recent study using GIP receptor knockout mice suggests that inhibition of GIP signalling might be a new target for anti-obesity drugs.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12628351 DOI: 10.1016/S0165-6147(03)00031-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Pharmacol Sci ISSN: 0165-6147 Impact factor: 14.819