These proton pumps release hydrogen ions, which combine with chloride ions to form hydrochloric acid, the primary acid in the stomach
Adoption is expected to be held back by promotion scrutiny, licensure limits and continuity gaps
In the pancreas, it stimulates glucose-dependent insulin secretion and suppresses glucagon release, improving blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity in ways that benefit both metabolic health and fat storage regulation
It should be acknowledged, however, that the translational impact of biased agonism remains incompletely validated in clinical settings
Kroon E, Martinson LA, Kadoya K, Bang AG, Kelly OG, Eliazer S, et al (2008) Pancreatic endoderm derived from human embryonic stem cells generates glucose-responsive insulin-secreting cells in vivo
My patients, especially those who have diabetes or significant comorbidities associated with obesity, are mostly happy with their new lifestyle on GLP-1s