DPP-4 is an integral membrane protein which has a widespread distribution, being expressed in numerous tissues including intestinal and renal brush border membranes, vascular endothelium, the liver and pancreas, glandular epithelial cells, and by cells of the immune system (where it is also known as the T-cell differentiation antigen, CD26)
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Observed endpoints of GLP-1 analog peptides, semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide [PMID: 41723268] Laboratory literature summary: observed endpoints of GLP-1 analog peptides, semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide on MC4R deficient metabolic research models and
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