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Creating the amylin story.
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May 2022
Institute of Veterinary Physiology Vetsuisse Faculty University of Zurich Winterthurerstrasse, 260 8057, Zurich, Switzerland. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- The paper recounts key developments in amylin research, initially presented at the 2021 Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior meeting, highlighting its discovery as a major component of pancreatic islet amyloid related to type 2 diabetes.* -
- Amylin, primarily found in pancreatic islets of type 2 diabetics, contributes to beta-cell damage and has important roles in regulating hunger, glucagon secretion, and gastric emptying.* -
- The research discusses how understanding amylin's functions has inspired the creation of amylin analogues, which are being explored as potential treatments for obesity.*