Pancreatic Peptide Hormones

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Amylin (IAPP): The Third Pancreatic Peptide Hormone

Amylin is co-secreted with insulin from pancreatic beta cells. New analogs like cagrilintide produced 22.7% weight loss when combined with semaglutide.

20 min read|Mar 20, 2026

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Pancreatic Peptide Hormones

Pancreatic Polypeptide: The Appetite Peptide

Pancreatic polypeptide (PP) reduces food intake by 25% in humans through Y4 receptors. Here's what research says about this overlooked satiety signal.

13 min read|Mar 25, 2026

Pancreatic Peptide Hormones

Insulin and Glucagon: Blood Sugar's Peptide Pair

Insulin lowers blood sugar while glucagon raises it. How these two pancreatic peptide hormones work together to keep glucose in a narrow, survivable range.

14 min read|Mar 22, 2026