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The most noteworthy effect of GLP-1 is its ability to promote insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner. As GLP-1 binds to [[GLP-1 receptor]]s expressed on the [[Beta cell|pancreatic β cells]], the receptors couples to [[Heterotrimeric G protein|G-protein]] subunits and activates [[adenylate cyclase]] that increases the production of [[Cyclic adenosine monophosphate|cAMP]] from [[Adenosine triphosphate|ATP]]. Subsequently, activation of secondary pathways, including PKA and [[RAPGEF4|Epac2]], alters the ion channel activity causing elevated levels of cytosolic Ca<sup>2+</sup> that enhances exocytosis of insulin-containing granules. During the process, influx of glucose ensures sufficient ATP to sustain the stimulatory effect.<