A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
BACKGROUND: Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance. However, f…
BACKGROUND: Data on tirzepatide in Asian patients with obesity are limited. This study aimed to gain a better understanding of tirzepatide for treatment of Japanese patients with obesity disease (BMI ≥25 kg/mwith excessive fat accumulation) as define…
Alzheimer's disease (AD), the leading cause of dementia, involves microglial activation, pro-inflammatory cytokine release, and impaired insulin signaling via insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS-1) inhibition. Brain insulin resistance (BIR) is a key fa…
We previously developed LJ-4378, a dual ligand for Aand Aadenosine receptors, as a potential anti-obesity agent. In this study, we compared the anti-obesity effects of LJ-4378 with those of tirzepatide (TZP), a dual agonist of glucagon-like peptide-1…
Obesity has become a significant global challenge, highlighting the need for effective weight loss strategies. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have emerged as a promising solution, with tirzepatide gaining significant popularity…
Semaglutide and tirzepatide are two commonly prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GLP-1/GIP) receptor agonists used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. Allo…
Therapeutic proteins and peptides have revolutionized modern biomedicine, but their oral delivery is limited by gastrointestinal degradation and barriers. Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs), which are resistant to biochemical degradation and capable…
Patients with obesity-driven heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) often suffer from symptoms despite guideline-recommended treatment with diuretics, sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibition, and mineralocorticoid antagonist…
The use of incretin analogues has emerged in recent years as an effective approach to achieve both enhanced insulin secretion and weight loss in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients. Agonists which bind and stimulate multiple receptors have shown particula…
Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is the most effective treatment for severe obesity and its metabolic complications. Currently, most MBSs are performed laparoscopically. However, high weight associated with an enlarged liver (especially the left…
The interrelated pandemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are fuelling an increase in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which amplifies the risk of cardiovascular events and may progress to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD…
Obesity is a chronic, recurrent and progressive disease that is a major public health issue, contributing to disability, morbidity and mortality worldwide. The global increase in obesity prevalence has been accompanied by an increase in weight-relate…
We present the case of a 52-year-old woman who developed a functional small bowel obstruction despite having no history of abdominal surgery, prior bowel obstruction, or GI interventions. The only notable recent change in her medical history was a do…
: The management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) extends beyond glycemic control, requiring a more global strategy that includes optimization of body composition, even more so in the context of sarcopenia and visceral adiposity, as they contribute to poor o…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the risk of biliary diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) or obesity treated with tirzepatide. METHODS: Literature searches were performed using the PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and CNKI data…