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 ...

Glucagon is a peptide hormone secreted primarily from the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Minor amounts are also produced in the L cells of the intestine and certain neurons of ...

By Dr. Chinta Sidharthan Breakthrough discovery of TRH neurons’ role in appetite suppression opens new doors for targeted and ...

A panelist discusses how glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists' cardioprotective effects likely stem from multiple physiological mechanisms, including reduced inflammation, improved ...

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 ...

The medication’s primary mechanism involves mimicking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a naturally occurring hormone in the ...