GLP-1

Potent Derivatives of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 with Pharmacokinetic Properties Suitable for Once Daily Administration

In plain English

Fatty-acid modification of GLP-1 derivatives extended their action, helping bridge hormone biology and longer-acting medicines.

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    Fatty-acid modification of GLP-1 derivatives extended their action, helping bridge hormone biology and longer-acting medicines.

Authors9

Lotte B. Knudsen, Per F. Nielsen, Per O. Huusfeldt, Nils L. Johansen, Kjeld Madsen, Freddy Z. Pedersen, Henning Thøgersen, Michael Wilken, Henrik Agersø