Meglitinides (glinides) are a class of drugs used treat diabetes type 2. They bind to an ATP-dependent K+ (KATP) channel on the cell membrane of pancreatic beta cells in a similar manner to sulfonylureas but have a weaker binding affinity and faster dissociation from the SUR1 binding site. This increases the concentration of intracellular potassiu...
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a class of oral medicine for type 2 diabetes that lowers blood glucose by helping the pancreas make more insulin right after meals. (Generic name: repaglinide.)
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a class of oral medicine for Type 2 diabetes that lowers blood glucose by helping the pancreas make more
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