Albiglutide Fragment is the active fragment (7-36) of Albiglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) mimetic belonging to the class of long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists. Albiglutide Fragment can be used in research related to type 2 diabetes (T2D)[1-4].
In vitro, RIN 1046-38 cells were co-treated with Albiglutide Fragment (10nM) and glucose (5mM) for 0.5-1 hours. Albiglutide Fragment significantly increased insulin secretion[5]. CA-77 cells were incubated with Albiglutide Fragment (0.01-10nM) in the presence of 2mM calcium for 2 hours. Albiglutide Fragment dose-dependently stimulated calcitonin secretion[6].
In vivo, traumatic brain injury (TBI) model rats received daily intracerebroventricular (i.c.v.) injections of Albiglutide Fragment (1nmol or 10nmol in 5μl) for 30 days. Albiglutide Fragment significantly improved neurological dysfunction and cognitive deficits after TBI[7]. NMRI mice received a single intravenous injection of Albiglutide Fragment (32nmol/kg). Albiglutide Fragment significantly reduced plasma glucose levels and increased plasma insulin levels in mice. When Albiglutide Fragment was combined with 2,5-AM, an additive hypoglycemic effect was produced[8].
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[2] Chen M, Angeli FS, Shen YT, et al. GLP-1 (7-36) amide restores myocardial insulin sensitivity and prevents the progression of heart failure in senescent beagles. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2014 Jul 31;13:115.
[3] Tang-Christensen M, Larsen PJ, Göke R, et al. Central administration of GLP-1-(7-36) amide inhibits food and water intake in rats. Am J Physiol. 1996 Oct;271(4 Pt 2):R848-56.
[4] Nilsson M, Bové KB, Suhrs E, et al. The effect of DPP-4-protected GLP-1 (7-36) on coronary microvascular function in obese adults. Int J Cardiol Heart Vasc. 2019 Jan 29;22:139-144.
[5] Doyle ME, Theodorakis MJ, Holloway HW, et al. The importance of the nine-amino acid C-terminal sequence of exendin-4 for binding to the GLP-1 receptor and for biological activity. Regul Pept. 2003 Jul 15;114(2-3):153-8.
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[7] Wang S, Liu A, Xu C, et al. GLP-1(7-36) protected against oxidative damage and neuronal apoptosis in the hippocampal CA region after traumatic brain injury by regulating ERK5/CREB. Mol Biol Rep. 2024 Feb 19;51(1):313.
[8] Ahrén B, Lindskog S, van Dijk G, et al. Effects of GLP-1 and 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol on insulin secretion and plasma glucose in mice. Endocr Res. 1995 Aug;21(3):583-94.
















