GLP-1 Receptor Density in Receptor-Positive Human Normal Tissues
| Organ | Tissue compartment | GLP-1 receptor density* |
|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | Neurohypophysis | 5,207 ± 472 (n = 6) |
| Leptomeninges | 1,453 ± 276 (n = 6) | |
| Normal pancreas | Islets | 1,322 ± 143 (n = 24) |
| Acini | 693 ± 49 (n = 9) | |
| Chronic pancreatitis | Islets | 960 ± 251 (n = 6) |
| Acini | 567 ± 112 (n = 6) | |
| Duodenum | Brunner's glands | 2,752 ± 522 (n = 5) |
| Ileum | Myenteric plexus | 887 ± 285 (n = 6) |
| Colon | Myenteric plexus | 788 ± 84 (n = 9) |
| Breast | Ducts and lobuli | 519 ± 136 (n = 3) |
| Lung | Small blood vessels | 636 ± 164 (n = 11) |
| Kidney | Large- and medium- sized arteries | 674 ± 127 (n = 2) |
↵* Mean ± SEM of receptor-positive cases (dpm/mg tissue).