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10.3389/fncel.2016.00214 Front Cell Neurosci
It is a weight-loss medication in the form of a pen injector, containing the active ingredient Liraglutide
It targets GLP1, GIP, and glucagon receptors simultaneouslyhence the third generation label after single (Ozempic) and dual (Mounjaro) agonists
However, the effectiveness is highly dependent on proper administration and daily consistency, whereas weekly injections can be more forgiving
It has been licensed worldwide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adult patients, including in the United States and Europe
It also slowed gastric emptying and reduced appetite, which immediately made it different from other diabetes hormones. The problem was timing: natural GLP-1 is broken down within minutes, making it impractical as a medication
