Beyond pancreatic and hepatic biology, tirzepatide is increasingly studied in central nervous system models
The LEADER trial 28 (Liraglutide Effect and Action in Diabetes: Evaluation of Cardiovascular Outcome Results) studied a 1.8-mg dose in more than 9,000 patients with type 2 diabetes and found the incidence of acute pancreatitis was similar between the liraglutide and placebo groups (0.4% vs 0.5%, respectively)
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The glucagon receptor component is hypothesised to increase energy expenditure and promote fat breakdown (lipolysis), potentially contributing to the substantial weight loss observed in early-phase trials
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Key points The incretins glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) and related hormones such as glucagon and amylin regulate metabolism, gastrointestinal motility, appetite and body weight