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Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate is a potent inhibitor of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme, which plays a role in glucose metabolism. By inhibiting this enzyme, Sitagliptin increases the levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP), enhancing glucose-dependent insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells. The increase in incretin levels also reduces glucagon secretion, which decreases hepatic glucose production. Sitagliptin′s effects on incretin hormones can be explored in various cell-based models to understand better how it modifies cellular responses to nutrients. Its role in signaling pathways that regulate insulin secretion and cell survival in pancreatic cells provides useful for diabetes research.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate, 200 mg | sc-364620 | 200 mg | $63.00 |