About the review This review aims to simultaneously promote GLP-1 RA research and enhance users' understanding by synthesizing evidence from recent landmark trials, thereby providing a comprehensive picture of the potential of these drugs as more than just metabolic modulators
Active GLP-1 (7-36) amide Levels This means that GLP-1 (7-36) amide is present at low physiological concentrations, making accurate measurements extremely difficult, particularly in fasted subjects who already have low levels of active GLP-1 2
The glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor regulates endogenous glucose production and muscle glucose uptake independent of its incretin action
Although this was demonstrated in animal experiments, GLP-1 was shown to exert acute anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on humans under specific conditions
Mabilleau G, Mieczkowska A, Irwin N, et al
One of the first studies to demonstrate the potential of GLP-1 drugs to curb alcohol addiction was published in 2022