TY - JOUR
T1 - Magainin-AM2 improves glucose homeostasis and beta cell function in high-fat fed mice.
AU - Ojo, Opeolu
AU - Srinivasan, DK
AU - Owolabi, BO
AU - Conlon, JM
AU - Flatt, Peter
AU - Abdel-Wahab, Yasser
PY - 2014/10/20
Y1 - 2014/10/20
N2 - AbstractBACKGROUND: Magainin-AM2, a previously described amphibian host-defense peptide, stimulates insulin- and glucagon-like peptide-1-release in vitro. This study investigated anti-diabetic effects of the peptide in mice with diet-induced obesity and glucose intolerance.METHODS: Male National Institute of Health Swiss mice were maintained on a high-fat diet for 12-weeks prior to the daily treatment with magainin-AM2. Various indices of glucose tolerance were monitored together with insulin secretory responsiveness of islets at conclusion of study.RESULTS: Following twice daily treatment with magainin-AM2 for 15days, no significant difference in body weight and food intake was observed compared with saline-treated high fat control animals. However, non-fasting blood glucose was significantly (P
AB - AbstractBACKGROUND: Magainin-AM2, a previously described amphibian host-defense peptide, stimulates insulin- and glucagon-like peptide-1-release in vitro. This study investigated anti-diabetic effects of the peptide in mice with diet-induced obesity and glucose intolerance.METHODS: Male National Institute of Health Swiss mice were maintained on a high-fat diet for 12-weeks prior to the daily treatment with magainin-AM2. Various indices of glucose tolerance were monitored together with insulin secretory responsiveness of islets at conclusion of study.RESULTS: Following twice daily treatment with magainin-AM2 for 15days, no significant difference in body weight and food intake was observed compared with saline-treated high fat control animals. However, non-fasting blood glucose was significantly (P
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U2 - 10.1016/j.bbagen.2014.10.011
DO - 10.1016/j.bbagen.2014.10.011
M3 - Article
VL - 1850
SP - 80
EP - 87
JO - Biochim Biophys Acta
JF - Biochim Biophys Acta
IS - 1
ER -