Analogs of gastric inhibitory polypeptide and their use for treatment of diabetes

摘要

The present invention provides peptides which stimulate the release of insulin. The peptides, based on GIP 1-42, include substitutions and/or modifications which enhance and influence secretion and/or have enhanced resistance to degradation. The invention also provides a process of N terminally modifying GIP and the use of the peptide analogues for treatment of diabetes.