glp 1 agonist brand names GLP-1 Agonists: A Comprehensive Overview KFF - KFF's latest Health
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Endocrinology, 158 , 42184232
Beyond its insulinotropic effects, GLP-1R signaling also influences lipid metabolism by modulating hepatic lipid handling and adipose tissue function
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As there is no meaningful expression of GLP-1 receptors on hepatocytes, the major effect of GLP-1 agonists on MASH is likely to be indirect and may be related to a reduction in calorie intake, body weight and insulin resistance, all of which would lead to reduced liver lipid accumulation and hepatic inflammation 7,8
Sachs S, Bastidas-Ponce A, Tritschler S, et al
What are GLP-1 drugs, and what do they do in the body
