Product Description: Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) is a protease that inactivates insulin stimulating hormones such as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulin-like polypeptide (GIP). Dipeptidyl peptidase IV can be used as a binding protein and ligand for various extracellular molecules. Dipeptidyl peptidase IV can be used in diabetes research[1][2].
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References: [1]De S, et al. Critical Role of Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV: A Therapeutic Target for Diabetes and Cancer. Mini Rev Med Chem. 2019;19(2):88-97./[2]Deacon CF. Physiology and Pharmacology of DPP-4 in Glucose Homeostasis and the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2019 Feb 15;10:80.