mechanism of action for glp 1 receptor agonists GLP1 Agonists—Effects beyond Obesity and Diabetes Mechanism of action of GLP-1
Description
Another approved use for Victoza is to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular disease, like heart attack or stroke, in adults with type 2 diabetes with known heart disease
At the starting dose, injection volume is small, which minimizes injection site reactions
Holz, G
M., Altunbas H
But progress was slow and not much happened before Knudsen went on maternity leave (Gilbert, Rosenthal, March 2024)
Hence, new such applications of GLP-1 drugs are being studied, for Alzheimer's, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), etc
