# Mechanistic Insights: The GutMuscle Axis: * SCFAs and GLP-1: Inulin consumption significantly increased serum levels of the short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) butyrate and the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
While its long-term safety and efficacy are still under investigation, the Phase II results provide compelling evidence that this triple agonist could revolutionize the way we approach obesity and its associated health risks
Huai Heng Loh, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
It comes as reports suggest the Government is set to announce trials that would see the medication made available following a short, over-the-counter consultation for the price of an NHS prescription
This review presents the latest advances of insulin-loaded nanoparticles, including PLGA, HA, gelatin, chitosan, alginate, and -PGA/-TCP
However, since the GLP-2 treatment ex vivo was for 45 min (Hsieh et al., 2009), and that GLP-2 treatment rapidly induces the mobilization of pre-formed chylomicrons by 1 h treatment in humans (Guan et al., 2003)