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The MyEndoconsult Team. A group of physicians dedicated to endocrinology and internal medicine education.
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Tolvaptan Mechanism of Action

Vasopressin in Physiology In terms of renal water conservation, the role of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH, also known as Vasopressin or AVP) in the hypothalamic-pituitary-renal axis is crucial. Vasopressin…

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Amylin Analog Mechanism of Action

Physiology of amylin in glucose metabolism Amylin, a pancreatic peptide hormone, contributes significantly to the regulation of glucose metabolism. Upon food ingestion, amylin is co-secreted with insulin from…

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Mechanism of Action of Telotristat

Physiology of Serotonin Serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), is predominantly produced by neuroendocrine cells, such as enterochromaffin cells, within the gastrointestinal tract. The synthesis of serotonin is…

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Amylin Analog Mechanism of Action

Physiology of amylin in glucose metabolism Amylin, a pancreatic peptide hormone, contributes significantly to the regulation of glucose metabolism. Upon food ingestion, amylin is co-secreted with insulin from…

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Acarbose Mechanism of Action

Physiology of alpha glucosidases in carbohydrate metabolism Alpha-glucosidases represent enzymes found on the brush border of the small intestine, vital for the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates. These…

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DPP4 Inhibitor Mechanism of Action

Physiology of the DPP4 enzyme in glucose metabolism Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) is a multifunctional enzyme expressed on the surface of a variety of cell types, including immune, epithelial,…

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Mechanism of Action of SGLT-2 inhibitors

Physiology of Renal Glucose Handling by SGLT-2 transporters Plasma glucose filtration occurs at the glomerulus, after which its re-absorption is carried out within the proximal tubule through intricate…