Inhibitory GABA and excitatory glutamate work together to control many processes, including the brains overall level of excitation
(a) A coronal section demonstrating the cingulate cortex region 1 (CG1), cingulate cortex region 2 (CG2), and nucleus accumbens (NAC) in the mouse brain
Idorn T, Knop FK, Jrgensen M, Jensen T, Resuli M, Hansen PM et al (2013) Safety and efficacy of liraglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes and end-stage renal disease: protocol for an investigator-initiated prospective, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, parallel intervention study
They stimulate insulin secretion and inhibit the release of glucagon by the beta and alpha cells of the Langerhans islets of the pancreas, thereby reducing postprandial plasma glucose levels.68 They also reduce gastric emptying time and body weight