A RECENT investigation carried out in this laboratory revealed that rats treated with glucagon gained less weight and contained much less fat, protein and water than pair-fed controls. Since the ...

and this hormone binds to glucagon receptors in the liver. This binding stimulates breakdown of glycogen and the release of glucose into the circulation. Although glucose is the main mediator of ...

Objective—Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) exerts beneficial antidiabetic actions via effects on pancreatic β- and α-cells. Previous studies have focused on the improvements in β-cell function ...