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10 Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Al Sharqia, 44519, Egypt Correspondence: Kashif Rahim, School of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, Peoples Republic of China, Email [email protected] Saleh F Alqifari, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, 71491, Saudi Arabia, Email [email protected] Abstract: DPP4 (Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4) a versatile protease, emerges as a prominent player in soluble and membrane-bound forms

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While some insulin molecules may be locally synthesized and released by neurons in the CNS (such as the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, but not glial cells) (52)

Additionally, they inhibit the secretion of glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar levels, and slow gastric emptying, leading to a prolonged feeling of fullness and reduced appetite

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In a study comparing the effects of semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss, those receiving tirzepatide were more likely to achieve 5% or greater, 10% or greater, and 15% or greater weight loss and experienced larger reductions in body weight at 3, 6, and 12 months