Edward Franek

Publications of Edward Franek

• 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.