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Oryctolagus cuniculus skin
Oryctolagus cuniculus skin or pelt is used in allergenic testing.
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Matched Name: … Oryctolagus cuniculus skin …
Matched Description: … Oryctolagus cuniculus skin or pelt is used in allergenic testing. …
Matched Description: … Oryctolagus cuniculus skin or pelt is used in allergenic testing. …
Pancrelipase lipase
Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases, and proteases. These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. The pancrelipase lipase is an enzyme secreted by the pancreas that is responsible for the hydrolysis of dietary fat molecules in the human digestive system....
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Matched Synonyms: … Lipase, pancreatic ... Pancreatic lipase …
Matched Description: … These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. ... Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases …
Matched Description: … These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. ... Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases …
Pancrelipase protease
Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases, and proteases. These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. The pancrelipase protease is a mix of enzymes, formed by trypsin and chymotrypsin, that proteolytically cleave peptide bonds and are involved in food digestion.[A32742, L2543]...
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Matched Synonyms: … Protease, pancreatic …
Matched Description: … These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. ... Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases …
Matched Description: … These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. ... Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases …
Pancrelipase amylase
Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases, and proteases. These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. The amylases are enzymes that help in the chemical process of digestion by hydrolizing starch into more available saccharide forms. The pancrelipase amylase is a...
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Matched Synonyms: … Amylase, pancreatic …
Matched Description: … These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. ... Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases …
Matched Description: … These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. ... Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases …
Donislecel
Donislecel is the first allogeneic pancreatic islet cellular from deceased donor pancreatic cells used for the treatment of adult type 1 diabetes with unsuccessful control of glycated hemoglobin, despite intensive diabetes management and treatments.[L47166,L47196] The primary mechanism of action of donislecel is attributed to the secretion of insulin and other...
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Matched Description: … Donislecel is the first allogeneic pancreatic islet cellular from deceased donor pancreatic cells used ... ] The primary mechanism of action of donislecel is attributed to the secretion of insulin and other pancreatic …
Lutetium Lu 177 dotatate
A 177Lu-labeled somatostatin analog peptide, Lutetium Lu 177 dotatate belongs to an emerging form of treatments called Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT), which involves targeting tumours with molecules carrying radioactive particles that bind to specific receptors expressed by the tumour. Lutetium Lu 177 dotatate may also be referred to as...
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Investigational
Ceruletide
Caerulein is a specific decapeptide similar in action and composition to the natural gastrointestinal peptide hormone cholecystokinin. It exerts stimulatory effects on the gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion, as well as on certain smooth muscles.
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Matched Description: … It exerts stimulatory effects on the gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion, as well as on certain …
Glymidine
Glycodiazine is used with diet to lower blood glucose by increasing the secretion of insulin from pancreas and increasing the sensitivity of peripheral tissues to insulin. The mechanism of action of glycodiazine in lowering blood glucose appears to be dependent on stimulating the release of insulin from functioning pancreatic beta...
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Matched Description: … Glycodiazine likely binds to ATP-sensitive potassium channel receptors on the pancreatic cell surface ... lowering blood glucose appears to be dependent on stimulating the release of insulin from functioning pancreatic …
Glipizide
Glipizide is an oral hypoglycemic agent in the second-generation sulfonylurea drug class that is used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It was first introduced in 1984 and is available in various countries including Canada and the U.S. According to the 2018 Clinical Practice...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [L6712] Because sulfonylureas require functional pancreatic beta cells for their therapeutic effectiveness ... , sulfonylureas are more commonly used for early-stage type 2 diabetes when there is no progressed pancreatic …
Acarbose
Acarbose is a complex oligosaccharide that acts as an inhibitor of several enzymes responsible for the breakdown of complex carbohydrates in the intestines. It inhibits both pancreatic alpha-amylase and membrane-bound alpha-glucosidases - including intestinal glucoamylase, sucrase, maltase, and isomaltase - which are responsible for the metabolism of complex starches and...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … It inhibits both pancreatic alpha-amylase and membrane-bound alpha-glucosidases - including intestinal …
Triheptanoin
Triheptanoin is a source of heptanoate fatty acids, which can be metabolized without the enzymes of long chain fatty acid oxidation. In clinical trials, patients with long chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (lc-FAODs) treated with triheptanoin are less likely to develop hypoglycemia, cardiomyopathy, rhabdomyolysis, and hepatomegaly.[A214812,A214817] Complications in lc-FAOD patients...
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Investigational
Asparaginase Escherichia coli
Asparaginase derived from Escherichia coli (L-asparagine amidohydrolase, EC 3.5.1.1) is an enzyme responsible for the metabolism of L-asparagine, by catalyzing L-asparagine into L-aspartic acid and ammonia. It also facilitates the production of oxaloacetate which is needed for general cellular metabolism. Asparaginase from E. coli has clinically shown to exhibit antitumor...
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Investigational
Pramlintide
Pramlintide is a relatively new adjunct treatment for diabetes (both type 1 and 2), developed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals. It is derived from amylin, a hormone that is released into the bloodstream, in a similar pattern as insulin, after a meal. Like insulin, amylin is deficient in individuals with diabetes.
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Investigational
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
D-glucose
Glucose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) generated during phosynthesis involving water, carbon and sunlight in plants. It is produced in humans via hepatic gluconeogenesis and breakdown of polymeric glucose forms (glycogenolysis). It circulates in human circulation as blood glucose and acts as an essential energy source for many organisms through...
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Investigational
Vet approved
Semaglutide
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analog used to manage type 2 diabetes along with lifestyle changes, such as dietary restrictions and increased physical activity.[A31421,L8681] Other members of this drug class include Exenatide and Liraglutide. Semaglutide was developed by Novo Nordisk and approved by the FDA for subcutaneous injection...
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Investigational
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Prucalopride
Prucalopride is a dihydrobenzofurancarboxamide derivative from the benzofurane family that selectively stimulates 5-HT4 receptors and thus, it presents enterokinetic properties. The high selectivity of prucalopride allowed further development as it prevented the cardiac adverse reactions observed due to non-target effects of precedent therapies. Prucalopride was developed by Shire Development LLC...
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Pentagastrin
A synthetic pentapeptide that mimics the actions of endogenous gastrin when given parenterally. It works by stimulating the secretion of gastric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor. It has also been used as a diagnostic aid.
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Omega-3-acid ethyl esters
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters are prescription drugs that contain eicosapentaenoic acid-ethyl ester (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid-ethyl ester (DHA) that are used in combination with changes in diet to lower triglyceride levels in adults with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia[FDA Label] . Omega-3-acid ethyl esters are currently marketed in the US, EU,...
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Investigational
Insulin degludec
Insulin degludec is an ultra-long-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.[A18561,A18562,A18563,A18564,A174934] Insulin is typically prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus to mimic the activity of endogenously produced human insulin, a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the...
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Matched Description: … sugar eventually causes cellular resistance to endogenous insulin, and in the long term, damage to pancreatic ... such as [DB00331], [DB01120], or [DB01261] have been tried, when sufficient damage has been caused to pancreatic …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Glyburide
Glyburide is a second generation sulfonylurea used to treat patients with diabetes mellitus type II. It is typically given to patients who cannot be managed with the standard first line therapy, metformin. Glyburide stimulates insulin secretion through the closure of ATP-sensitive potassium channels on beta cells, raising intracellular potassium and...
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Insulin lispro
Insulin lispro is a rapid-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Insulin is prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus to mimic the activity of endogenously produced human insulin, a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas...
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Matched Description: … as [DB00331], [DB01120], or [DB01261] have been tried, and when sufficient damage has been caused to pancreatic ... blood sugar eventually cause cellular resistance to endogenous insulin, and in the long term, damage to pancreatic …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Insulin glargine
Insulin glargine is a long-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Insulin is typically prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus to mimic the activity of endogenously produced human insulin, a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the...
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Matched Description: … sugar eventually causes cellular resistance to endogenous insulin, and in the long term, damage to pancreatic ... such as [DB00331], [DB01120], or [DB01261] have been tried, when sufficient damage has been caused to pancreatic …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Cisapride
In many countries (including Canada) cisapride has been either withdrawn or has had its indications limited due to reports about long QT syndrome due to cisapride, which predisposes to arrhythmias. The FDA issued a warning letter regarding this risk to health care professionals and patients.
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Investigational
Withdrawn
Lanreotide
Lanreotide is a drug employed in the management of acromegaly (a hormonal condition caused by excess growth hormone) in addition to symptoms caused by neuroendocrine tumors, especially carcinoid syndrome. This drug is a long-acting analog of the drug somatostatin, a growth hormone inhibitor. Lanreotide is manufactured by the company, Ipsen...
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Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Olaparib
Olaparib is a selective and potent inhibitor of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) enzymes, PARP1 and PARP2.[L41100, L40908, L43792] PARP inhibitors represent a novel class of anti-cancer therapy and they work by taking advantage of a defect in DNA repair in cancer cells with BRCA mutations and inducing cell death. Olaparib...
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Matched Description: … Olaparib is used to treat a number of BRCA-associated tumours, including ovarian cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic …
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