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MRP3 upregulation helps mitigate hepatocyte bile acid overload but elevates systemic bile acid levels, which may damage kidneys, intestines, and trigger systemic inflammation [31] (Table 1)
One study demonstrated that exendin-4 (50 nM) treatment reduces the expression of pro-inflammatory genes such as NF-B p65 and the TNF receptor superfamily member 1A in human pancreatic islet cells (Velmurugan et al., 2012)
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Whilst both peptides interact with melanocortin receptors, their structural differences produce notably different biological effects, safety profiles, and research applications
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