The Claim
In rat tissue homogenates, aminopeptidases, serine proteases, and metalloproteases are likely involved in the degradation of exendin-4, based on the observed inhibitory effects of bestatin, PMSF, and phenanthroline on peptide breakdown in vitro.
What the research says
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In rat tissues, certain enzymes probably break down a peptide called exendin-4, and scientists saw that blocking those enzymes slowed the breakdown in lab tests.
See the scientific wording
In rat tissue homogenates, aminopeptidases, serine proteases, and metalloproteases are likely involved in the degradation of exendin-4, as suggested by the inhibitory effects of bestatin, PMSF, and phenanthroline on peptide breakdown in vitro.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: In Vitro Metabolic Stability of Exendin-4: Pharmacokinetics and Identification of Cleavage Products
The study tested the same substances mentioned in the claim and found they slow down the breakdown of exendin-4 in rat tissues, which supports the idea that those enzymes are involved.
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