Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors
Synonyms
Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors
Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV Inhibitors
Dipeptidyl-Peptidase 4 Inhibitors
Gliptins
Inhibitors, Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV
Compounds that suppress the degradation of INCRETINS by blocking the action of DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV. This helps to correct the defective INSULIN and GLUCAGON secretion characteristic of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS by stimulating insulin secretion and suppressing glucagon release.