A pancreatic beta-cell hormone that is co-secreted with INSULIN. It displays an anorectic effect on nutrient metabolism by inhibiting gastric acid secretion, gastric emptying and postprandial GLUCAGON secretion. Islet amyloid polypeptide can fold into AMYLOID FIBRILS that have been found as a major constituent of pancreatic AMYLOID DEPOSITS.
Islet Amyloid Polypeptide has been studied across 12 research domains including 🧠 Neuroprotection, 🔥 Metabolic, 🧬 Hormones, 🔬 Oncology, ⏳ Longevity & Aging. The primary research focus is 🧠 Neuroprotection with 99% of studies addressing this area.
This evidence profile for Islet Amyloid Polypeptide is generated deterministically from 300 PubMed-indexed studies. All data is corpus-verified with Merkle proofs. BiohacksAI does not provide medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.
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