Recombinant Human GIP protein

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

The GIP plays a significant role in stimulating insulin secretion in response to glucose intake which does not function alone. It works as part of the enteroinsular axis influencing nutrient uptake and metabolism. GIP also regulates fat metabolism by acting on adipocytes therefore playing a part in energy homeostasis. The exploration of GIP activity often involves MSD assay development to better understand its biological implications.

Pathways

The glucose-stimulated insulin secretion pathway incorporates GIP to enhance the release of insulin from the pancreas. It interacts with other proteins such as insulin and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) to exert its glucose-lowering effects. GIP's involvement in the incretin pathway supports the body's maintenance of energy balance and glucose homeostasis under normal physiological conditions.