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However, the possibility that intestinal-produced GLP-1 is secreted into the circulation at concentrations sufficient to activate its receptors on distant target tissues remains a matter of debate as intestinally secreted GLP-1 is rapidly degraded by dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4)
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4 Mechanisms of hepatoprotection by GLP-1RAs as immune-metabolic modulators 4.1 Immunomodulatory mechanism of hepatic injuries by GLP-1RAs GLP-1RAs reduce inflammation, downregulate pro-inflammatory cytokines, and influence immune cell differentiation via the GLP-1 receptor, which alters macrophage polarization and inhibits fibrosis (Hammerich and Tacke, 2023)
Mechanism of Action Relevant to AUD GLP-1 is an incretin hormone that influences insulin secretion and appetite regulation