Peptides

New developments in peptide treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity

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Abstract

GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide, show significant efficacy in lowering glucose and weight with weekly injections.

  • Long-acting analogues of incretin hormones demonstrate effectiveness in managing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
  • Semaglutide is available in both oral and injectable forms, with ongoing trials for combined therapies.
  • Tirzepatide, a dual agonist for GLP-1 and GIP receptors, exhibits particularly high efficacy in glucose and weight reduction.
  • Several new peptide therapies, including dual and triagonists targeting multiple receptors, are currently in clinical trials.
  • The demand for GLP-1 receptor agonists has created shortages, impacting their availability for type 2 diabetes treatment.

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Declaration of competing interest CJB has served on steering committees for clinical trials and advisory boards for several pharmaceutical companies. PRF and JMC are named on patents held by Ulster University for peptide therapeutics and have served as advisor to several pharmaceutical companies.
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