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SUBMITTER: Amatya R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7290885 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Amatya Reeju R Park Taehoon T Hwang Seungmi S Yang JaeWook J Lee Yoonjin Y Cheong Heesun H Moon Cheol C Kwak Hyun Duck HD Min Kyoung Ah KA Shin Meong Cheol MC
Toxins 20200510 5
Toxin peptides derived from the skin secretions of amphibians possess unique hypoglycemic activities. Many of these peptides share cationic and amphipathic structural similarities and appear to possess cell-penetrating abilities. The mechanism of their insulinotropic action is yet not elucidated, but they have shown great potential in regulating the blood glucose levels in animal models. Therefore, they have emerged as potential drug candidates as therapeutics for type 2 diabetes. Despite their ...[more]