Oxytocin is present in islets and plays a role in beta-cell function and survival

S Mohan, D Khan, RC Moffett, N Irwin, PR Flatt - Peptides, 2018 - Elsevier
Oxytocin is associated mainly with modulating reproductive function. However, studies
suggest that oxytocin also plays a role in endocrine pancreatic function. In the present study …

Peptides from frog skin with potential for development into agents for Type 2 diabetes therapy

JM Conlon, M Mechkarska, YH Abdel-Wahab, PR Flatt - Peptides, 2018 - Elsevier
Several frog skin peptides, first identified as result of their antimicrobial or
immunomodulatory activities, have subsequently been shown to stimulate insulin release …

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) co-product-derived protein hydrolysates: A source of antidiabetic peptides

PA Harnedy, V Parthsarathy, CM McLaughlin… - Food Research …, 2018 - Elsevier
Large quantities of low-value protein rich co-products, such as salmon skin and trimmings,
are generated annually. These co-products can be upgraded to high-value functional …

Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) muscle protein hydrolysate with in vitro and in vivo antidiabetic properties

PA Harnedy, V Parthsarathy, CM McLaughlin… - Journal of Functional …, 2018 - Elsevier
A blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) protein hydrolysate generated using Alcalase 2.4
L and Flavourzyme 500L and its simulated gastrointestinal digestion (SGID) sample was …

Novel dual incretin agonist peptide with antidiabetic and neuroprotective potential

NM Pathak, V Pathak, VA Gault, S McClean… - Biochemical …, 2018 - Elsevier
Glucose-dependent insulinotropic hormone (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) are
incretin hormones that exert an array of beneficial actions on metabolism and cognitive …

Cellular models for beta‐cell function and diabetes gene therapy

AD Green, S Vasu, PR Flatt - Acta physiologica, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Diabetes is characterized by the destruction and/or relative dysfunction of insulin‐secreting
beta‐cells in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Consequently, considerable effort has …

Assessment of the potential of temporin peptides from the frog Rana temporaria (Ranidae) as anti‐diabetic agents

V Musale, B Casciaro, ML Mangoni… - Journal of Peptide …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Temporin A (FLPLIGRVLSGIL‐NH2), temporin F (FLPLIGKVLSGIL‐NH2), and temporin G
(FFPVIGRILNGIL‐NH2), first identified in skin secretions of the frog Rana temporaria …

Apelin-13 analogues show potent in vitro and in vivo insulinotropic and glucose lowering actions

FPM O'Harte, V Parthsarathy, C Hogg, PR Flatt - Peptides, 2018 - Elsevier
Nine structurally modified apelin-13 analogues were assessed for their in vitro and acute in
vivo antidiabetic potential. Stability was assessed in mouse plasma and insulinotropic …

A novel GLP-1/xenin hybrid peptide improves glucose homeostasis, circulating lipids and restores GIP sensitivity in high fat fed mice

A Hasib, MT Ng, D Khan, VA Gault, PR Flatt, N Irwin - Peptides, 2018 - Elsevier
Combined modulation of peptide hormone receptors including, glucagon-like peptide-1
(GLP-1), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and xenin, have established …

Expression of gastrin family peptides in pancreatic islets and their role in β-cell function and survival

D Khan, S Vasu, RC Moffett, N Irwin, PR Flatt - Pancreas, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Methods We assessed the impact of the CCK A and CCK B receptor modulators,(pGlu-Gln)-
CCK-8 and gastrin-17, respectively, on β-cell secretory function, proliferation and apoptosis …