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It mimics two hormones GLP-1 and GIP that can aid in blood sugar control and weight management
This is a key distinguishing factor in the Mounjaro vs Trulicity debate
Citation: Gupta, K
It is involved in immune system function, tissue building and repair, and the production of chemicals and proteins the body needs to sustain itself
For instance, in mouse embryonic stem cells, targeted disruption of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, which is the rate-limiting enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway, the predominant metabolic pathway for the generation of NADPH (a cofactor of GR), renders cells extremely sensitive to H 2 O 2 -induced cell death 34