Once Blind, Now We See GLP-1 Molecular Action

John P. Mayer, Matthias H. Tschöp, Richard D. DiMarchi

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Abstract

The macromolecular mechanics of GLP-1 with its cell surface receptor came into focus as two landmark publications recently published in Nature collectively herald advancement in structure-based design for a receptor class of great therapeutic importance (Jazayeri et al., 2017; Zhang et al., 2017).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)289-291
Number of pages3
JournalCell Metabolism
Volume26
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • GLP-1
  • GPCR family B
  • cryoelectron microscopy
  • incretin
  • structure-based drug design

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