The future of incretins in the treatment of obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

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In the last few decades, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists have changed current guidelines and improved outcomes for individuals with type 2 diabetes. However, the dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR)/GLP-1R agonist, tirzepatide, has demonstrated superior efficacy regarding improvements in HbA1c and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes. This has led to increasing scientific interest in incretin hormones and incretin interactions, and several compounds based on dual- and multi-agonists are now being investigated for the treatment of metabolic diseases. Herein, we highlight the key scientific advances in utilising incretins for the treatment of obesity and, potentially, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The development of multi-agonists with multi-organ targets may alter the natural history of these diseases.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftDiabetologia
Vol/bind66
Sider (fra-til)1846-1858
Antal sider13
ISSN0012-186X
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2023

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