The majority of AstraZenecas growth came from Farxiga (dapagliflozin), a SGLT2 inhibitor indicated for heart failure and kidney disease
Retatrutide adds glucagon receptor activation, which plays a role in fat breakdown and energy expenditure
Current studies suggest that peripherally administered GLP-1RA has low concentrations in the cerebrospinal fluid, and higher doses or improved delivery systems (e.g., nanoparticles, liposome encapsulation) may be needed to increase brain exposure
While GOLO promotes itself as a long-term solution, it also blurs the lines between science and sales pitch
In the absence of leptin, dendritic cells exhibit a T helper cell type 2 (Th2)-biased cytokine profile whereas exogenous administration of leptin drives the balance towards a Th1 profile [17, 18]
The lipid-modifying effects of GLP-1RAs are modest in comparison: the SELECT lipid analysis reported net placebo-adjusted reductions of approximately 2% in LDL-C and 15% in triglycerides [34]