European journal of medicinal chemistry

New drugs that target multiple hormone signals for treating metabolic disorders

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Abstract

Dual and triple incretin-based therapies are transforming treatment for type 2 diabetes, obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

  • These therapies target multiple receptors, including those for glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide.
  • They may enhance glycemic control and contribute to weight reduction.
  • Drugs such as tirzepatide and retatrutide have demonstrated unprecedented efficacy and tolerability.
  • The mechanisms and clinical progress of these agents suggest potential benefits beyond current GLP-1-based therapies.
  • Challenges related to safety, accessibility, and long-term use remain.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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