The enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) prevents the inactivation of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). Since GLP-1-based therapy is a promising novel treatment of type 2 diabetes, the strategy to ...
They do this by blocking the action of an enzyme called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4). This enzyme breaks down hormones that reduce blood sugar levels. By interfering with this process ...