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World J Transl Med. Dec 12, 2014; 3(3): 119-132
Published online Dec 12, 2014. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v3.i3.119
Table 1 Gut hormones and their clinical relevance
PeptideProduction siteEffectAfter bariatric surgeryPotential pharmaceutical intervention
GhrelinStomach, mainly fundusAppetite stimulatingReceptor antagonists
Growth hormone releasingGOAT inhibition
Vaccination
GLP-1L-cells of the distal small bowelPostprandialinsuline secretionWeight loss in patients with diabetes
Suppresses glucagon secretionOff-label use in obese patients
Delays gastric emptying
Suppresses appetite
GIPDuodenum, jejunumPostprandial insulin secretionGIP receptor antagonist
Energy expenditure
CCKDuodenum, jejunumDelays gastric emptyingCCK analogue substance
Suppresses appetite
PYYDistal small bowelDelays gastric emptyingLong-acting analogue substance
Suppresses appetite
PPDistal small bowelSuppresses appetitePP analogue substance
OXML-cells of the distal small bowelDelays gastric emptyingReceptor agonist
Suppresses appetite
Increase energy expenditure