title: Incretin mimetics and DPP-IV inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
abstract: Incretin mimetics are a new class of pharmacological agents with multiple antihyperglycemic actions that mimic the actions of incretin hormones such as glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1. Dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP-IV) inhibitors suppress the degradation of many peptides, including GLP-1, thereby extending their bioactivity. Several incretin mimetics and DPP-IV inhibitors are undergoing late-stage clinical trials for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. These agents appear to have multiple mechanisms of action, including some or all of the following: enhancement of glucose-dependent insulin secretion; suppression of inappropriately elevated glucagon secretion; slowing of gastric emptying; and decreased food intake (i.e. appetite suppression). Based on preliminary clinical data, incretin mimetics and DPP-IV inhibitors show potential for treating type 2 diabetes.
authors.affiliation: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, 9360 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92121, USA. lnielsen@amylin.com
authors.forename: Loretta L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Nielsen
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018819:Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 / Q000187:drug effects*; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D018819:Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4