Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a gut hormone that plays critical roles in linking ingestion, metabolic homeostasis, and cardiovascular function. Endogenous peripheral GLP-1 exerts its effects either in a paracrine or endocrine fashion, or via …
Astrocytes support neuronal function by providing essential structural and nutritional support, neurotransmitter trafficking and recycling and may also contribute to brain information processing. In this article we review published results and report …