However, the drug may have an indirect effect by addressing weight-related fertility concerns
The main mechanism of action of these GLP-1RA is the stimulation of the GLP-1R that triggers the activation of several metabolic pathways involved in insulin secretion, lipid metabolism, energy expenditure, pro-survival and anti-apoptotic cellular signaling, and oxidative stress prevention, in several tissues like the pancreas, central nervous system, heart, muscle, kidneys, gut, among others (15)
Vander Heiden MG, DeBerardinis RJ
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At the same time, rapid weight loss, regardless of method, introduces important considerations for muscle and nutritional health