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Because this large molecule cannot penetrate the inner mitochondrial membrane, an enzyme located on the outer membrane called Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 (CPT1) steps in
It belongs in a class of medication called GLP-1 agonists, which work by stimulating insulin production and slowing the emptying of food out of the stomach, both of which help lower glucose levels
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Serious Side Effects Pancreatitis : Although rare, there is a risk of pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas