Dulaglutide

ATC Code A10BJ05

Dulaglutide

Definition

A glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that is 90% homologous to native human GLP-1 (7-37) and is composed of a dipeptidyl peptidase-IV-protected GLP-1 analog covalently linked to a human immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-Fc heavy chain, with antihyperglycemic activity. Upon administration, dulaglutide binds to and activates GLP-1 receptors, thereby increasing intracellular cyclic AMP (cAMP) in pancreatic beta cells. This increases glucose-dependent insulin release. Dulaglutide also reduces the elevated glucagon secretion by inhibiting alpha cells of the pancreas and slows gastric emptying. Altogether this lowers the postprandial glucose level. GLP-1 is normally secreted by L cells of the gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa in response to a meal to normalize blood glucose levels.

Also known as DULAGLUTIDE, LY2189265, Trulicity — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Diabetes mellitus type 2 may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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