Abstract
Proof-of-concept for the efficacy of a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)-based therapy of patients with type 2 diabetes was provided in 2002 by means of prolonged continuous subcutaneous infusion of native GLP-1. Since then, several long-acting analogues of GLP-1, as well as inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV, the enzyme that rapidly inactivates endogenous GLP-1, have demonstrated efficacy in long term clinical trials.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Current Opinion in Pharmacology |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 589-96 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 1471-4892 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |