Amylin, a 37-amino acid polypeptide that is structurally related to calcitonin, is secreted from the B cells of the pancreas. Amylin has anoretic effects in rats. Amylin may be responsible for the etiology of insulin resistance of type II diabetes mellitus through its modulation of peripheral effects of insulin.

SRC Kinase Substrate, amide

6-NBDG, a fluorescent glucose analogue, can be used as a fluorescent probe.6-NBDG can be used for monitoring glucose transport and uptake. 6-NBDG can be used as for detecting macrophage-rich atherosclerotic plaques.