Sitagliptin/

Solubility:Soluble in water

Storage:-20C 2 years

Biologieal

Sitagliptin works to competitively inhibit the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4). This enzyme breaks down the incretins GLP-1 and GIP, gastrointestinal hormones that are released in response to a meal.

Reference

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