Term Name: | incretin mimetic |
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Synonyms: | incretin mimetics |
Definition: | Any compound that mimics the action of incretins, gastrointestinal hormones that cause an increase in the amount of insulin released from the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans after eating, even before blood glucose levels become elevated. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:64088] ( EBI ) |