Question
Pharmacognosy Question on Enzymes
Which oral hypoglycemic agent increases the levels of incretin hormone by inhibiting the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4):
A
Metformin
B
Pioglitazone
C
Sitagliptin
D
Glipizide
Answer
Sitagliptin
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Sitagliptin.