Abstract
Recent research has indicated that appetite-regulating hormones from the gut may have therapeutic potential. The incretin hormone, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), appears to be involved in both peripheral and central pathways mediating satiation. Several studies have also indicated that GLP-1 levels and responses to meals may be altered in obese subjects. Clinical trial results have shown further that two GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), exenatide and liraglutide, which are approved for the treatment of hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes, also produce weight loss in overweight subjects without diabetes. Thus, GLP-1 RAs may provide a new option for pharmacological treatment of obesity.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | International journal of obesity (2005) |
Vol/bind | 37 |
Udgave nummer | 9 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1161-8 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 0307-0565 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - sep. 2013 |