Its mechanism involves acting on antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and directly affecting regulatory T cells to induce the development of T cells that secrete IL-10
Prescription GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are synthetic GLP-1 receptor agonistsmeaning they bind to and activate the same receptors that natural GLP-1 activates
If used for diabetes care, consult with an endocrinologist to possibly bridge therapy to minimize the risk of hypoglycemia
Imeryz N, Yeen B, Bozkurt A, Cokun T, Villanueva-Penacarrillo ML, Ulusoy NB
This study was supported by the Scientific Research Fund of Southwest Medical University (2022QN007, 2024ZKY014) and the Luzhou Science and Technology Bureau (2024JYJ078)
A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration