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MOA of Teduglutide in sho bowel syndrome?

A
GLP-2 inhibitor
B
HT1a inhibitor
C
GLP-1 analogs
D
C-peptide analogs
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. A. GLP-2 inhibitorGlucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) - Impoant intestinotrophic growth factor & mediator of intestinal adaptation.FDA approved teduglutide (Gattex--NPS) to treat sho bowel syndrome in adult patients requiring additional nutrition from I.V. parenteral nutrition.Effectively improves fluid absorption.

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