Direct injection onto lyophilized powder causes mechanical shear and foaming, which risks peptide degradation
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Keywords: incretin, GLP-1, GIP, hyperinsulinism, dumping syndrome, bariatric surgery, fundoplication Introduction Incretins are hormones secreted by intestinal cells in response to ingested nutrients that play a role in the regulation of glucose homeostasis
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