Definition. noun, plural: cell organelles. A membrane-bound compartment or structure in a cell that performs a special function. Supplement. A eukaryotic cell contains many organelles, for example, the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, mitochondria, and chloroplast (plastid).
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a neuropeptide and an incretin derived from the transcription product of the proglucagon gene.he known peripheral functions of GLP-1 include: 1  increases insulin secretion from the pancreas in a glucose-dependent manner. 2  increases insulin-sensitivity in both alpha cells and beta cells. 3  increases beta cells mass and insulin expression, PTM, and secretion.
Saxagliptin (rINN), previously identified as BMS-477118, is an oral hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic drug) of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor class of drugs. Early development was solely by Bristol-Myers Squibb; in 2007 AstraZeneca joined with Bristol-Myers Squibb to co-develop the final compound and collaborate on the marketing of the drug. In June 2008, it was announced that Onglyza would be the trade name under which saxagliptin will be marketed.