DPP-4 inhibitors
DPP-4 inhibitors, also known as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, are a class of oral medications used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. They work by inhibiting the action of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4), which in turn helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
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Reference: Oxford Concise Medical Dictionary (9th ed) Oxford University Press 2015 ISBN-13: 9780199687817, p1357
