Biochemistry
Amylin
A pancreatic peptide co-secreted with insulin — slows gastric emptying and promotes satiety.
Definition
Amylin acts at calcitonin and amylin receptors to reduce postprandial glucose and food intake. Pramlintide is an FDA-approved amylin analog. Dual GLP-1/amylin agonists are in clinical development.
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