Derivatives of glucagon-like peptide-2 and their therapeutic use

摘要

Glucagon-like peptide-2, a product of glucagon gene expression, and analogs of glucagon-like peptide-2, have been identified as gastrointestinal tissue growth factors. Their effects on the growth of small bowel and pancreatic islets are described. Their formulation as a pharmaceutical, and their therapeutic use in treating disorders of the bowel, are described.