Insulin and IGF-1 play integral roles in our metabolism and physiological development (tissue growth)
For example, different actions of GLP-1 receptor agonists such as delaying gastric emptying which leads to a prolonged feeling of fullness and reducing food intake lead to significant weight loss ( Endogenous GLP-1 has a short half-life since it is in 1-2 minutes degraded by the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4)
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a new class of drugs sold under names such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, are soaring in popularity for their ability to achieve and sustain substantial weight loss and improve cardiometabolic health
Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, making weight management particularly challenging even with optimal levothyroxine replacement
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The 39 amino acid sequence of tirzepatide shares similarity with that of GIP, GLP-1 and exendin-4 and is characterized by an acyl chain attached to the lysine residue at position 20 contributing to albumin binding and half-life extension to 5 days [41]