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The class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists simply mimics that natural hormone, including tirzepatide, liraglutide, and semaglutide the oldest of the drugs, best known by brand names Ozempic or Wegovy

Vagal afferents mediate early satiation and prevent flavour avoidance learning in response to intraperitoneally infused exendin-4

Preclinical studies suggest that GLP-1 receptor activation in the brainstem can suppress sympathetic outflow and lower circulating norepinephrine levels, potentially reducing systemic vascular resistance

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PKA, in turn, inhibits the opening of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-sensitive potassium channels (KATP) on the cell membrane (49), inhibits potassium efflux and promotes the opening of L-type voltage-dependent calcium channels (VDCs) (50), facilitating the release of calcium ions

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