The dual amylin and calcitonin receptor agonist KBP-089 and the GLP-1 receptor agonist liraglutide act complimentarily on body weight reduction and metabolic profile

Abstract Background Weight loss therapy is becoming more and more important, and two classes of molecules, namely amylin receptor and GLP-1 receptor agonists, have shown promise in this regard. Interestingly, these molecules have several overlapping pharmacological effects, such as suppression of ga...

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Main Authors: Anna Thorsø Larsen, Sofie Gydesen, Nina Sonne, Morten Asser Karsdal, Kim Henriksen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-020-00678-2