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Nuria Vilarrasa1, Silvia Pellitero2
1Servicio de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España; CIBERDEM-CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas, España.
Abstract:
Agents targeting the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) are effective in managing metabolic conditions associated with obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). In OSA, studies with first generation GLP-1R agonists (ArGLP-1) and co-agonists (GLP-1/GIP) have demonstrated significant improvements in the apnea-hypopnea index and weight reduction. In MASLD, GLP-1RAs and co-agonists (GLP-1/GIP or GLP-1/glucagon) have shown efficacy in reducing hepatic fat, improving fibrosis, and resolving steatohepatitis, with promising results from trials such as ESSENCE and SYNERGY-NASH. In CKD, semaglutide has been associated with a reduction in renal events and slower disease progression. Beyond their metabolic and cardiovascular benefits, these agents represent a comprehensive approach to treating obesity and its complications, with ongoing research exploring their potential indications in chronic inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa.
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