3.1 Roche / Zealand (Petrelintide Amylin Analog) Deal: On March 12, 2025, Roche licensed petrelintide (CT-388) from Denmarks Zealand Pharma for obesity
It is commonly paired with Ipamorelin, a synthetic peptide studied in laboratory models for its selective interaction with growth hormonerelated signaling pathways
FDA Approvals: Semaglutide: Approved for both type 2 diabetes (Ozempic) and weight loss (Wegovy)
Tirzepatide can suppress appetite so effectively that some people eat 500-800 calories daily without realizing it
This discovery could lead to more targeted obesity treatments that preserve the benefits of GLP-1R agonists while minimizing discomfort
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