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World J Gastroenterol 12:41174129 Mayo BJ, Stringer AM, Bowen JM, Bateman EH, Keefe DM (2017) Irinotecan-induced mucositis: the interactions and potential role of GLP-2 analogues

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This clearly demonstrates the osteoprotective effects of GIP, but the effects of GIP may be indirectly stimulated through extraosseous GIPR activation (Mabilleau et al., 2018)

Setting realistic expectations is crucial: weight loss is gradual, with clinical trials showing approximately 15% weight reduction with semaglutide 2.4 mg at 68 weeks and up to 21% with tirzepatide at 72 weeks, though individual responses vary considerably

Clin Ther 37(8):17891796 Maduzia D, Matuszyk A, Ceranowicz D, Warzecha Z, Ceranowicz P, Fyderek K et al (2015) The influence of pretreatment with ghrelin on the development of acetic-acid-induced colitis in rats