glp 1 and cancer From Diabetes to Oncology: Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist's Dual Role in Prostate Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists
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Manufacturers obtained pediatric exclusivities on 2 products after approval, which added 6 months to the existing patent expiration dates

by up to 50%, but that change won't go into effect until 2027

What they basically did was take the GLP-1 molecule and make some molecular substitutions so that it would bind more strongly to albumin in blood and would last longer in circulation. The shift from injectable to oral formulations is another important development

24 Similarly, it is prudent to prescribe ursodeoxycholic acid during the first year of GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy to prevent gallstone formation
High-fat foods slow digestion further in a gut that is already slowed

doi: 10.1016/j.molmet.2018.10.012
