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Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors
Tree Number(s)
D27.505.519.389.745.335
D27.505.696.422.500
Unique ID
D054873
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D054873
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
DPP-4 Inhibitor
DPP-4 Inhibitors
DPP-IV Inhibitor
DPP-IV Inhibitors
DPP4 Inhibitor
DPP4 Inhibitors
Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor
Dipeptidyl-Peptidase 4 Inhibitor
Dipeptidyl-Peptidase 4 Inhibitors
Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitor
Gliptin
Gliptins
Registry Numbers
0
Public MeSH Note
2008
History Note
2008
Date Introduced
2008/01/01
Last Updated
2020/05/27
Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors Preferred
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