Islet Amyloid Polypeptide: Therapeutic Developments to Witness Growth
Islet Amyloid Polypeptide (Amylin or Diabetes Associated Peptide or Insulinoma Amyloid Peptide or IAPP) - Islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) or Amylin is a peptide hormone. This hormone is released from pancreatic beta cells following food intake to regulate blood glucose levels and act as a satiation signal. It inhibits insulin-stimulated glucose utilization and glycogen deposition in muscle. The molecules developed by companies in Phase II, Phase I and Preclinical stages are 1, 4 and 5 respectively. Similarly, the universities portfolio...
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