A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide‑1 receptor agonists (GLP‑1 RA), such as semaglutide and tirzepatide were originally developed for treatment of type 2 diabetes and have shown significant weight loss effects. This has led to increasing off-label use…
Triglycerides and T cells play a key role in atherosclerosis, the leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Moderately elevated triglycerides have emerged as a causal risk factor, and T cells are a prominent component of atherosclerotic plaques.…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) have demonstrated significant cardiometabolic benefits, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Their role in heart failure (HF) is gaining increasing attention, with growing evi…
Successful treatment of obesity requires a multidisciplinary approach including dietary strategy, physical activity, and behavioral modification. The seven FDA-approved anti-obesity medications are phentermine, orlistat, phentermine/topiramate ER, na…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide/GLP-1 receptor agonists (GIP/GLP-1 RAs) are emerging as effective treatments for obesity and cardiometabolic disease. This study evaluated physicia…
Background Tirzepatide is a novel dual agonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors, shown to induce substantial weight loss in clinical trials. However, real-world data on the short-term…
PURPOSE: Tirzepatide, a dual GLP-1/GIP agonist, shows promise for weight loss, but its safety compared to GLP-1 receptor agonists requires (liraglutide, semaglutide) clarification for clinical decision-making. This systematic review evaluates their s…
RATIONALE: Obesity is a complex chronic condition linked to various comorbidities, such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia, with a significant global burden. Semaglutide, a widely used glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), can…
PURPOSE: This study evaluated the effect of Tirzepatide on metabolic profiles, kidney function, and gut microbiota composition in mice with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and clarify the relationship between gut microbiota alterations and the renoprot…
Newer developments in endocrine pharmacology have blurred the distinction between biosimilars and generics. The originator semaglutide, for example, is a biologically active compound, but later versions are chemically synthesized generics. Tirzepatid…
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INTRODUCTION: Diabetes management involves using various oral hypoglycemic agents, including new glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT (Ope…
Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) has long been considered the most effective long-term treatment for severe obesity and its associated comorbidities, including type-2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, and c…
BACKGROUND: Organ transplant is a rapidly growing area of medicine, with over 42,800 organ transplants occurring in 2022.[1] Obesity complicates the transplant surgery process; historically, the only available treatment for patients with both severe…
Tirzepatide induces weight reduction but the underlying mechanisms are unknown. This 6-week phase 1 study investigated early effects of tirzepatide on energy intake. Male and female adults without diabetes (n = 114) and a body mass index from 27 to 5…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and their analogues have emerged as effective pharmacotherapies for obesity. OBJECTIVE: To assess the short-term cost-effectiveness of subcutaneous tirzepatide, semaglutide, liraglutide, and oral…