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Neng Jiang1, Di Su1, De Chen2
1Department of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, PR China.
Abstract:
In this study, we aimed to discover novel GLP-1 analogues from natural sources. We investigated GLP-1 analogues from fish and amphibians, and bullfrog GLP-1 (bGLP-1) showed the highest potency. Starting with bGLP-1, we explored the structure-activity relationship and performed optimization and long-acting modifications, resulting in a potent analogue called 2f. Notably, 2f exhibited superior effects on food intake, glycemic control, and body weight compared to semaglutide. Furthermore, we explored the usefulness of bGLP-1 in designing GLP-1-based multiagonists. Using the bGLP-1 sequence, we designed novel dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonists and triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon receptor agonists. The selected dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist 3o and triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon receptor agonist 4b exhibited significant therapeutic effects on lipid regulation, glycemic control, and body weight. Overall, our study highlights the potential of discovering potent GLP-1 receptor agonists from natural sources. Additionally, utilizing natural GLP-1 analogues for designing multiagonists presents a practical approach for developing antiobesity and antidiabetic agents.
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