Diabetologia,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
66(10), P. 1820 - 1831
Published: Aug. 5, 2023
Major
cardiovascular
outcome
trials
and
real-life
observations
have
proven
that
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs),
regardless
of
structural
GLP-1
homology,
exert
clinically
relevant
protection.
GLP-1RAs
provide
cardioprotective
benefits
through
glycaemic
non-glycaemic
effects,
including
improved
insulin
secretion
action,
body-weight
loss,
blood-pressure
lowering
lipid
profile,
as
well
via
direct
effects
on
the
heart
vasculature.
These
actions
are
likely
combined
with
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
properties
translate
into
robust
consistent
reductions
in
atherothrombotic
events,
particularly
people
type
2
diabetes
established
atherosclerotic
CVD.
may
also
an
impact
obesity
chronic
kidney
disease,
conditions
for
which
risk-reducing
options
limited.
The
available
evidence
has
prompted
professional
medical
societies
to
recommend
mitigation
risk
diabetes.
This
review
summarises
clinical
protection
use
main
mechanisms
underlying
this
effect.
Moreover,
it
looks
how
availability
upcoming
dual
triple
incretin
might
expand
possibility
Diabetes Care,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 6, 2024
The
development
of
glucagon-like
peptide
1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RA)
for
type
2
diabetes
and
obesity
was
followed
by
data
establishing
the
cardiorenal
benefits
GLP-1RA
in
select
patient
populations.
In
ongoing
trials
investigators
are
interrogating
efficacy
these
agents
new
indications,
including
metabolic
liver
disease,
peripheral
artery
Parkinson
Alzheimer
disease.
success
GLP-1–based
medicines
has
spurred
molecular
entities
combinations
with
unique
pharmacokinetic
pharmacodynamic
profiles,
exemplified
tirzepatide,
a
GIP-GLP-1
coagonist.
Simultaneously,
investigational
molecules
such
as
maritide
block
GIP
activate
GLP-1
receptor,
whereas
retatrutide
survodutide
enable
simultaneous
activation
glucagon
receptors.
Here
I
highlight
evidence
medicines,
while
discussing
that
inform
safety,
focusing
on
muscle
strength,
bone
density
fractures,
exercise
capacity,
gastrointestinal
motility,
retained
gastric
contents
anesthesia,
pancreatic
biliary
tract
disorders,
risk
cancer.
Rapid
progress
highly
efficacious
anticipated
differentiation
newer
subsets
will
provide
greater
opportunities
use
personalized
medicine
approaches
to
improve
health
people
living
cardiometabolic
disorders.
Nature Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(10), P. 1866 - 1885
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
The
introduction
of
the
highly
potent
incretin
receptor
agonists
semaglutide
and
tirzepatide
has
marked
a
new
era
in
treatment
type
2
diabetes
obesity.
With
normalisation
glycated
haemoglobin
levels
weight
losses
around
15-25%,
therapeutic
goals
that
were
previously
unrealistic
are
now
within
reach,
clinical
trials
have
documented
these
effects
associated
with
reduced
risk
cardiovascular
events
premature
mortality.
Here,
I
review
this
remarkable
development
from
earliest
observations
glucose
lowering
modest
native
glucagon-like
peptide
(GLP)-1
short
acting
compounds,
to
recent
active
formulations
molecules.
will
classify
agents
as
GLP-1-based
therapies
understanding
compounds
or
combinations
may
actions
on
other
receptors
well.
physiology
GLP-1
is
discussed
well
its
mechanisms
obesity,
particular,
role
sensory
afferents
brain.
provide
details
regarding
for
anti-obesity
therapy
discuss
possible
mechanism
behind
their
beneficial
adverse
events.
Finally,
highlight
pharmacological
developments,
including
oral
agents,
important
questions
maintenance
therapy.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
639(8055), P. 708 - 716
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
The
hypothalamus
is
a
brain
region
that
plays
key
role
in
coordinating
fundamental
biological
functions
1
.
However,
our
understanding
of
the
underlying
cellular
components
and
neurocircuitries
have,
until
recently,
emerged
primarily
from
rodent
studies
2,3
Here
we
combine
single-nucleus
sequencing
433,369
human
hypothalamic
cells
with
spatial
transcriptomics,
generating
comprehensive
spatio-cellular
transcriptional
map
hypothalamus,
‘HYPOMAP’.
Although
conservation
neuronal
cell
types
between
humans
mice,
as
based
on
transcriptomic
identity,
generally
high,
there
are
notable
exceptions.
Specifically,
significant
disparities
identity
pro-opiomelanocortin
neurons
expression
levels
G-protein-coupled
receptors
two
species
carry
direct
implications
for
currently
approved
obesity
treatments.
Out
452
types,
find
291
clusters
significantly
enriched
body
mass
index
(BMI)
genome-wide
association
study
genes.
This
enrichment
driven
by
426
‘effector’
Rare
deleterious
variants
six
these
(
MC4R
,
PCSK1
POMC
CALCR
BSN
CORO1A
)
associate
BMI
at
population
level,
has
not
been
linked
previously
to
BMI.
Thus,
HYPOMAP
provides
detailed
atlas
context
serves
an
important
resource
identify
new
druggable
targets
treating
wide
range
conditions,
including
reproductive,
circadian
metabolic
disorders.
Endocrine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
84(3), P. 822 - 835
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
is
one
of
the
most
common
complications
type
2
diabetes
(T2D),
and
CKD-related
disability
mortality
are
increasing
despite
recent
advances
in
management.
The
dual
GIP/GLP-1
receptor
agonist
tirzepatide
among
furthest
developed
multi-agonists
for
care
has
so
far
displayed
promising
nephroprotective
effects.
This
review
aims
to
summarize
evidence
regarding
effects
glucagon-like
peptide-1
agonists
(GLP-1RA)
putative
mechanisms
underlying
favorable
renal
profile
tirzepatide.
Methods
A
comprehensive
literature
search
was
performed
from
inception
July
31st
2023
select
research
papers
addressing
GLP-1RA
Results
pathogenesis
CKD
patients
with
T2D
likely
involves
many
contributors
besides
hyperglycemia,
such
as
hypertension,
obesity,
insulin
resistance
glomerular
atherosclerosis,
exerting
damage
through
metabolic,
fibrotic,
inflammatory,
hemodynamic
mechanisms.
Tirzepatide
an
unprecedented
glucose
body
weight
lowering
potential,
presenting
also
ability
increase
sensitivity,
reduce
systolic
blood
pressure
inflammation
ameliorate
dyslipidemia,
particularly
by
reducing
triglycerides
levels.
Conclusion
counteract
pathogenetic
factors
contributing
T2D,
potentially
representing
a
step
forward
incretin-based
therapy
towards
nephroprotection.
Further
needed
understand
its
role
hemodynamics,
fibrosis,
cell
well
conclusively
show
reduction
hard
outcomes.
Peptides,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
173, P. 171149 - 171149
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Options
for
the
treatment
of
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
and
obesity
have
recently
been
expanded
by
results
several
large
clinical
trials
with
incretin-based
peptide
therapies.
Most
these
studies
conducted
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonist
semaglutide,
which
is
available
as
a
once
weekly
subcutaneous
injection
daily
tablet,
injected
dual
tirzepatide,
interacts
receptors
GLP-1
glucose-dependent
insulinotropic
polypeptide
(GIP).
In
individuals
T2DM
therapies
achieved
reductions
glycated
haemoglobin
(HbA1c)
>
2%
lowered
body
weight
10%.
some
studies,
agents
tested
in
non-diabetic,
obese
at
much
higher
doses
15%.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
can
also
offer
cardio-protective
potentially
reno-protective
effects.
Other
early
development,
notably
triple
GLP-1/GIP/glucagon
(retatrutide)
combination
semaglutide
amylin
analogue
cagrilintide
(CagriSema),
shown
strong
efficacy.
Although
incretin
incur
adverse
gastrointestinal
effects
are
most
patients
mild-to-moderate
transient
but
result
cessation
cases.
Thus,
efficacy
new
enhancing
opportunity
to
control
blood
glucose
improve
obesity.