Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), main function is to regulate glucose homeostasis. It is also secreted in response to food intake. It belongs to the incretins family of gastrointestinal hormones, these have the ability to increase the levels of insulin that is released from the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans after food intake.

ELISA kit information:

• Reactivity: Human
• Sample Type: Plasma (EDTA)
• Sensitivity: 0.1 pmol/l
• Target: GLP-1 Active, GLP-1 (7-36), GLP-1 (7-37), Active Glucagon-Like Peptide-1