Noun
(biochemistry) Initialism of glucagon-like peptide-1.
(informal) Ellipsis of GLP-1 RA (“glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist”).
Hyponym: semaglutide
GLP-1 is normally released from your small intestine when you eat, and works to slow down the process by which food leaves your stomach, controlling your blood sugar after meals. Source: Internet
"Excitingly, stable GLP-1 molecules are highly desirable as potential type 2 diabetes treatments." Source: Internet
GLP-1 does not show a second-meal phenomenon. Source: Internet