Glucagonlike peptide (GLP-1)

a gut hormone that slows gastric emptying and stimulates insulin secretion. Its use has been posited in treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, perhaps administered by patch, inhaler, or buccal pellet formulation. SYN: glucagonlike insulinotropic peptide.

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