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Discovery, characterization, and clinical development of the glucagon-like peptides

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Drucker, Daniel J., Habener, Joel F., Holst, Jens Juul·2017·Journal of Clinical Investigation

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The discovery, characterization, and clinical development of glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) spans more than 30 years and includes contributions from multiple investigators, science recognized by the 2017 Harrington Award Prize for Innovation in Medicine. Herein, we provide perspectives on the historical events and key experimental findings establishing the biology of GLP-1 as an insulin-stimulating glucoregulatory hormone. Important attributes of GLP-1 action and enteroendocrine science are reviewed, with emphasis on mechanistic advances and clinical proof-of-concept studies. The discovery that GLP-2 promotes mucosal growth in the intestine is described, and key findings from both preclinical studies and the GLP-2 clinical development program for short bowel syndrome (SBS) are reviewed. Finally, we summarize recent progress in GLP biology, highlighting emerging concepts and scientific insights with translational relevance.

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Authors
Drucker, D. J., Habener, J. F., & Holst, J. J.
Affiliations
  • Mount Sinai Hospital (CA)
  • Harvard University (US)
  • University of Copenhagen (DK)
Corresponding author
Drucker, Daniel J.
Venue
Journal of Clinical Investigation
Published
2017-12-01
Volume
127
Issue
12
Pages
4217-4227
ISSN
  • 0021-9738 (ISSN-L)
  • 1558-8238
OpenAlex
W2772059359
Cited by
418
References
105
Citations by year
2026: 46 · 2025: 62 · 2024: 58 · 2023: 41 · 2022: 52 · 2021: 49 · 2020: 38 · 2019: 42 · 2018: 29 · 2014: 1
FWCI
4.35
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Clinical Investigation (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research at the University of Copenhagen (University of Copenhagen) (publishedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
Canada Research Chairs, Canadian Institutes for Health Research (MOP123391)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Pancreatic function and diabetes
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
Keywords
glucagon-like peptide-1, glucagon-like peptide-2, enteroendocrine hormones, insulin secretion, glucoregulation, intestinal mucosal growth, short bowel syndrome
MeSH terms
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists, Animals, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Short Bowel Syndrome, Structure-Activity Relationship, Glucagon-Like Peptide 1, Glucagon-Like Peptide 2, Drug Discovery

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