Scientists discover a new understanding of how an old hormone works, paving way for better therapies
The two work together to stabilize blood glucose, but glucagon also affects many other aspects of metabolism. "Glucagon is a ...
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What’s the Mechanism Behind Behavioral Side Effects of Weight Loss Drugs?
GLP1RA mimic the GLP-1 hormone in the body that helps control insulin and blood glucose levels and promotes feelings of satiety. GLP-1 binds to GLP1R on cells in the brain and pancreas.
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Immune cells orchestrate glucagon production during fasting
Insulin lowers blood glucose by promoting its uptake into cells, while glucagon raises it by signalling ... immune interactions help control fat metabolism and obesity. This got us thinking ...
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Eavesdropping on organs: Immune system controls blood sugar levels
Insulin lowers blood glucose by promoting its uptake into cells, while glucagon raises it by signalling ... immune interactions help control fat metabolism and obesity. This got us thinking ...
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Neurons send immune cells to the pancreas to regulate glucose
The liver and pancreas are the main actors in glucose metabolism, but not the only ones. Muscles, adipose tissue and the brain play different roles. However, the prize for the best new actor in ...
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Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Inhibits Blood-Brain Glucose Transfer in Humans
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1 ... Because the role of glucose delivery and metabolism in neuroprotection is unclear, we tested the hypothesis that an interaction exists between GLP-1 and delivery ...
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Glucagon Prescriptions Still Fall Short of Meeting Demand
Glucagon prescriptions for severe hypoglycemia in Medicaid initially decreased from 2012 to 2018 but increased between 2019 and 2023 following the introduction of newer products. Glucagon ...