Teduglutide is a dipeptidyl peptidase IV resistant glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) analogue. Teduglutide is associated with trophic effects on gut mucosa. Teduglutide can be used for the research of short bowel syndrome (SBS) and Crohn's disease (CD)[1][2].
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[2]. Buchman AL, et al; Teduglutide Study Group. Teduglutide, a novel mucosally active analog of glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) for the treatment of moderate to severe Crohn's disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2010 Jun;16(6):962-73.