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Liver-Expressed Antimicrobial Peptide 2 antagonizes the insulinostatic effect of ghrelin in rat isolated pancreatic islets.

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In this paper, Liver-Expressed Antimicrobial Peptide 2 (LEAP2) was recognized as an endogenous G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) ligand that blocks ghrelin-induced actions.
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Background The hormone ghrelin is the endogenous agonist of the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) termed growth-hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR). Ghrelin inhibits glucose-stimulated insulin secretion by activating pancreatic GHSR. Recently, Liver-Expressed Antimicrobial Peptide 2 (LEAP2) was recognized as an endogenous GHSR ligand that blocks ghrelin-induced actions. Nonetheless, the effect of LEAP2 on glucose-stimulated insulin secretion from pancreatic islets is unknown. Objectives We aimed at exploring the activity of LEAP2 on glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. Methods Islets of Langerhans isolated from rat pancreas were exposed to glucose in the presence or in the absence of LEAP2 and ghrelin and then insulin secretion was assayed. Results LEAP2 did not modulate glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. However, LEAP2 blocked the insulinostatic action of ghrelin. Conclusion Our data show that LEAP2 behaves as an antagonist of pancreatic GHSR.

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Comprehensive alpha, beta and delta cell transcriptomes reveal that ghrelin selectively activates delta cells and promotes somatostatin release from pancreatic islets

TL;DR: The findings illustrate the power of the approach to resolve some of the long-standing conundrums with regard to the rich feedback that occurs within the islet that is integral to islet physiology and therefore highly relevant to diabetes.
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The Homeostatic Force of Ghrelin.

TL;DR: The current understanding of the regulatory mechanisms of the ghrelin system in energy metabolism and cellular homeostasis and its clinical trials are highlighted and future studies of gh Relin will further elucidate how the stomach regulates systemicHomeostasis.
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LEAP2 Is an Endogenous Antagonist of the Ghrelin Receptor

TL;DR: The discovery of liver-expressed antimicrobial peptide 2 (LEAP2) as an endogenous antagonist of GHSR is reported, revealing a mechanism for fine-tuning ghrelin action in response to changing environmental conditions.
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