一种针对cAMP偏差信号优化的GLP-1模拟物改善了肥胖小鼠的体重减轻

Jonathan D Douros1, Aaron Novikoff2, Barent DuBois1

  • 1Novo Nordisk Research Centre Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.

Molecular metabolism
|March 29, 2025
PubMed
概括

在临床前模型中,偏差型葡萄糖类1 (GLP-1) 受体 (GLP-1R) 激动剂,而不仅仅是那些具有高cAMP强度的激动剂,在临床前模型中显示出更大的体重减轻. 信号偏差预测肥胖药物疗法的体内疗效.

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