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A synthetic form of exendin-4, a 39-amino acid peptide isolated from the venom of the GILA MONSTER lizard (Heloderma suspectum). Exenatide increases CYCLIC AMP levels in pancreatic acinar cells and acts as a GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 RECEPTOR (GLP-1) agonist and incretin mimetic, enhancing insulin secretion in response to increased glucose levels; it also suppresses inappropriate glucagon secretion and slows gastric emptying. It is used as an anti-diabetic and anti-obesity agent.

Also Known As:

Byetta; AC 2993; AC 2993 LAR; Bydureon; Ex4 Peptide; Exendin 4; Exendin-4; ITCA 650; Peptide, Ex4

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Peptides: 84029
  - Exenatide: 2053
Complex Mixtures: 1947
- Venoms: 4409
  - Exenatide: 2053
Biological Factors: 2560
- Biological Toxins: 20
  - Venoms: 4409
    - Exenatide: 2053

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