Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor and Proglucagon Expression in Mouse Skin

    March 2006 in “ Regulatory Peptides ”
    James F. List, Huile He, Joel F. Habener
    Studysummary This study reports that GLP-1 receptors and proglucagon are expressed in the skin of newborn mice, with GLP-1 potentially playing a role in skin development and hair follicle formation.
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