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Glucagon-like peptide-1 analog
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Glucagon-like peptide-1 analogs are a new class of drug for treatment of type 2 diabetes. [1] One of their advantages is that they have a lower risk of causing hypoglycemia.
Licenced:
- exenatide (2005)
Under investigation:
- albiglutide
- taspoglutide
References
References
- ↑ http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578304 “Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Analogs Other Than Exenatide”
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