Glucagon and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) are evolutionarily related anorectic hormones. Glucagon also increases energy expenditure. The combination of glucagon and GLP-1 could cause weight loss through a simultaneous reduction in food intake and increased energy expenditure. However, the effect of combined administration of glucagon and GLP-1 on food intake and neuronal activation has not previously been studied. Furthermore, the effect of glucagon on neuronal activation in appetite regulating centres has not been assessed. Characterisation of the effects of glucagon when administered singly and in combination with GLP-1 on neuronal activation will be important for determining the mechanism of action of related potential antiobesity therapies.
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science
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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
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Other
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Attention Score in Context
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 8. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 06 September 2013.
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#22
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