Barbara Zahorska-Markiewicz

Publications of Barbara Zahorska-Markiewicz

• The role of glucagon-like peptide 1 in glucose homeostasis and in other aspects of human physiology.

  Authors: Edward Franek, Grzegorz Gajos, Janusz Gumprecht, Adam Krętowski, Barbara Zahorska-Markiewicz, Maciej Małecki

  Polskie archiwum medycyny wewnetrznej. 11/2009; 119(11):743-751.

  This paper reviews the structure, function, and pathophysiology of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). It describes the physiology and pathophysiology of the incretin axis, of which GLP-1 is aThis paper reviews the structure, function, and pathophysiology of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). It describes the physiology and pathophysiology of the incretin axis, of which GLP-1 is a component, as well as the biosynthesis, secretion, activity, and degradation of this intestinal hormone. Effects of GLP-1 on the endocrine function of the pancreas, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, and on water-electrolyte balance have been also presented.

• Polish Forum for Prevention Guidelines on overweight and obesity.

  Authors: Barbara Zahorska-Markiewicz, Piotr Podolec, Grzegorz Kopeć, Wojciech Drygas, Maciej Godycki-Cwirko, Grzegorz Opala, Elzbieta Kozek, Tomasz Zdrojewski, Andrzej Pajak, Anetta Undas, Maciej Małecki, Danuta Czarnecka, Marek Naruszewicz, Jerzy Stańczyk, Jacek Sieradzki

  Kardiologia polska. 05/2008; 66(5):594-6.