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GLP-1R agonists mimic the physiological effects of endogenous GLP-1 while exhibiting improved stability and prolonged activity compared to the native peptide

This approach is especially valuable as we continue to refine diagnostic criteria for clinical obesity

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Ozempic, a GLP-1 medication for type 2 diabetes, contains semaglutide as its active ingredient, the same ingredient found in Wegovy, which is FDA-approved for weight management

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