Metabolism & incretins
Acetyl GLP-1/GIP
Also known as: Acetyliertes Inkretin-Dualpeptid, GLP-1/GIP-Hybridpeptid
An acetylated dual peptide with structural elements of GLP-1 and GIP. It activates the GLP-1 and GIP receptors at the same time and serves as a research tool for combined incretin pharmacology.
Structure
- Sequence
- Acetyl-GLP-1(7-36)-GIP(1-30) Hybridsequenz
- Molecular formula
- C₂₂₀H₃₄₁N₅₇O₆₅
- Molecular weight
- ~4800 Da
- Amino acids
- 36
Mechanism of action
Dual GLP-1R/GIPR agonist that stimulates cAMP signalling in beta cells and fat cells.
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