To be or not to be--an incretin or enterogastrone?

Horowitz, M; Nauck, M A · Gut · 2006

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Glucagon-like peptide 1 does not comfortably fulfil the criterion of a gut derived factor responsible for an enhanced meal related insulin response; it appears logical to add the definition of a "physiological incretin hormone".

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