Hormonal response after eating (IMAGE)

Tufts University

Hormonal response after eating

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Four primary hormones are released after eating: GLP-1 (blue), GIP (red),  glucagon (violet) and PYY (green). Each hormone targets its own receptor. The effect of each receptor on the body are indicated using the same color code. The tetra-agonist compound designed by the Tufts team has components of each hormone and can activate each of the four same hormone receptors. The small grey circles on the tetra-agonist represent an attached lipid molecule that helps the tetra-agonist remain in the bloodstream longer by binding to albumin.

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Tristan Dinsmore

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