A method for constructing GLP-1 overexpression intestinal organoids.

ABSTRACT

As a potent insulinotrophic hormone, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is mainly secreted by intestinal L cells, which can effectively promote the release of insulin and thus reduce blood glucose. Therefore, GLP-1 and its analogs have a good prospect in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In this study, we constructed mouse intestinal organoids that overexpress GLP-1 by optimizing the GLP-1 lentivirus infection method. We found that supernatants secreted by the GLP-1 overexpression organoids effectively enhanced glucose tolerance in wild-type and diabetic mouse. Thus, the GLP-1 overexpression organoids built in this study may provide a novel strategy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.